A number of central banks and other institutions publish their own business conditions surveys that rely on complex non-probability sampling methods. The results of these[...]

A number of central banks publish their own business conditions survey based on non-random sampling methods. The results of these surveys influence monetary policy decisi[...]

This paper develops an index of financial stress for the Canadian financial system. It is a continuous variable with a spectrum of values, where extreme values are called[...]

Within the next several years, implementation of an updated global bank capital accord (Basel II) will commence in a number of countries.the new framework is designed to [...]

The authors conduct a counterfactual simulation of the proposed rules under the new Basel Capital Accord (Basel II), including the revised treatment of expected and unexp[...]

The authors develop an index of financial stress for the Canadian financial system. Stress is defined as the force exerted on economic agents by uncertainty and changing [...]

The four essays published here provide a useful overview for anyone interested in understanding the issues and policy environment surrounding financial system stability. [...]