Economic Bulletin articles from December 2005

Economic Bulletin archives from December 2005

Norges Bank's role in cash distribution.
December 1, 2005... During the past few years, Norges Bank has made major changes in its cash operations. These changes have been designed to adjust and clarify the division of responsibility between the various parties involved in cash distribution. Tasks have...

What influences the number of bankruptcies?
December 1, 2005... After having remained relatively stable from the mid-1990s, the number of bankruptcies rose sharply in 2002 and 2003, but then fell again last year and in the first six months of 2005. Using an empirical model, we analyse factors underlying...

The IMFs stress testing of the Norwegian financial sector.
December 1, 2005... Following a thorough examination of the Norwegian financial system, the IMF concluded in summer 2005 that the system is sound and well managed. (2) Shorter-term vulnerabilities are low. This conclusion is based partly on the results of stress...

Statistical annex.
December 1, 2005... Financial institution balance sheets 1. Norges Bank. Balance sheet 2. Norges Bank. Specification of international reserves 3. State lending institutions. Balance sheet 4. Banks. Balance sheet 5. Banks. Loans and deposits...