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China's Monetary Policy Communication: Frameworks, Impact, And Recommendations, Michael Mcmahon, Alfred Schipke, Xiang Li

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Brazil, Financial Sector Assessment Program, Technical Note On Bank Resolution, Financial Sector Safety Nets, Crisis Prevention And Management, International Monetary Fund (Imf)

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Sensitivity Analysis Using Approximate Moment Condition Models, Timothy B. Armstrong, Michal Kolesár

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

We consider inference in models defined by approximate moment conditions. We show that near-optimal confidence intervals (CIs) can be formed by taking a generalized method of moments (GMM) estimator, and adding and subtracting the standard error times a critical value that takes into account the potential bias from misspecification of the moment conditions. In order to optimize performance under potential misspecification, the weighting matrix for this GMM estimator takes into account this potential bias, and therefore differs from the one that is optimal under correct specification. To formally show the near-optimality of these CIs, we develop asymptotic efficiency bounds for …

Lessons From The Treblinka Archive: Transnational Collections And Their Implications For Historical Research, Chad S.A. Gibbs

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

In work for his 1979 book The Death Camp Treblinka, Alexander Donat began the process of locating survivors of the camp and recording their histories. In a telling testament to the lethality of this place, he could identify only sixty-eight survivors. Analysis of Donat’s early findings—emerging six years prior to the publication of any major academic monograph on the subject—offers a window into the difficulties of conducting research on this Nazi extermination camp and its widely-scattered witnesses.

Treblinka’s disembarkation ramp was effectively the eye of a transnational needle through which so many passed and so few emerged. Victims of …

Excuses For Silence: A Review Of The Silence Of The Archive, Anna Robinson-Sweet

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

The Silence of the Archive by David Thomas, Simon Fowler, and Valerie Johnson promises to investigate the causes of archival silence, and to find solutions for dealing with these silences. The topic is timely and important at a time when distrust of power is high, and there exists a concomitant expectation of finding truth in the archives. The book is reticent in its investigation, however, shying away from calling out the way power is exercised to create silences. The exception is Valerie Johnson’s argument on the necessity of silence, which challenges the tendency toward stasis in the archive.

Bank Rescues Of 2007-09: Outcomes And Cost, Federico Mor

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Examining Buddhism In Unitarian Universalist Hymnals, 1894-2015, Jeff Wilson

Yale Journal of Music & Religion

Religious pluralism is a central value of contemporary Unitarian Universalism. This is enshrined in the current hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, which among its many sources includes several selections from Buddhist material. This article considers the use of Buddhist material in Unitarian hymnals from the late 19^th century to the present day. A slow growth in the amount and diversity of such material can be discerned. However, the sources used are quite limited, and the selections have the effect of creating a new Unitarian “Buddhism” rather than accurately representing Buddhism as it is. The reality of pluralism may …

The Material Of The Servant: Theology And Hermeneutics In Handel’S Samson, Sara E. Eckerson

Yale Journal of Music & Religion

George Frideric Handel’s Samson oratorio (HWV 57, 1743) has posed critical difficulty for scholars because of its libretto. The librettist, Newburgh Hamilton, is often accused of making a poor adaption of John Milton’s Samson Agonistes (1671). One of the main points of criticism centers on how Hamilton removed much of Samson’s deliberation from the source text. In this article, however, it will be argued that the way ideas and commentary pass through different voices (namely, from Samson and Micah to the Chorus of Israelites) contributes to the unique interpretation the oratorio puts forward of the Samson narrative. The method to …

Yale Medicine Magazine, Autumn 2018, Yale University. School Of Medicine

Yale Medicine Magazine - alumni bulletin and magazine

This is the Autumn 2018 issue of Yale Medicine Magazine, v. 53, no. 1. Prepared in cooperation with the alumni and development offices at the School of Medicine. Earlier volumes are called Yale School of Medicine alumni bulletins, dating from v.1 (1953) through v.13 (1965) and Yale Medicine: alumni bulletin of the School of Medicine, v.1 (1965) through v. 52, no.1. (Autumn, 2017).

The Insolvency Regime For Large Enterprises In Italy: An Economic And Legal Assessment, Nazim Belhocine, Daniel Garcia-Macia, José Garrido

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Ypfs Lessons Learned Oral History Project: An Interview With Scott Alvarez, Scott G. Alvarez, Rosalind Z. Wiggins, Alec Buchholtz

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Suggested Citation Form: Alvarez, Scott, 2018. “Lessons Learned Interview."Interview by Rosalind Wiggins and Alec Bucholtz. Yale Program on Financial Stability Lessons Learned Oral History Project. September 27, 2018. Transcript. https://ypfs.som.yale.edu/library/ypfs-lesson-learned-oral-history-project-interview-scott-alvarez

Ragnar¶K: Iceland's Crisis, Its Successful Stabilization Program, And The Role Of The Imf, Poul M. Thomsen

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Nonbank Financial Institutions: New Vulnerabilities And Old Tools, Scott G. Alvarez, William Dudley

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Part of a series of XX papers -RESPONDING to the GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: What We Did and Why We Did It, presented on September 11-12, 2018, at the Hutchins Center of the Brookings Institute and co-sponsored by the Yale Program on Financial Stability, in light of the 10th Anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.

Implementing Tarp: The Administrative Architecture Of The Troubled Assets Relief Program, Timothy G. Massad, Neel T. Kashkari

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Part of a series of XX papers -RESPONDING to the GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: What We Did and Why We Did It, presented on September 11-12, 2018, at the Hutchins Center of the Brookings Institute and co-sponsored by the Yale Program on Financial Stability, in light of the 10th Anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.

The Legal Authorities Framing The Government's Response, Scott G. Alvarez, Thomas C. Baxter, Jr., Robert Hoyt

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Part of a series of XX papers -RESPONDING to the GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: What We Did and Why We Did It, presented on September 11-12, 2018, at the Hutchins Center of the Brookings Institute and co-sponsored by the Yale Program on Financial Stability, in light of the 10th Anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.

Monetary Policy During The Financial Crisis, Donald L. Kohn, Brian Sack

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Part of a series of XX papers -RESPONDING to the GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: What We Did and Why We Did It, presented on September 11-12, 2018, at the Hutchins Center of the Brookings Institute and co-sponsored by the Yale Program on Financial Stability, in light of the 10th Anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.

Comparing Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Treatment Effect On Children’S Health-Related Quality Of Life, Yunru Lai

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Surgical excision and laser are the two of the most commonly performed treatments for congenital melanocytic nevi, a type of birthmark present at birth or manifest infancy. Children with small to medium-sized congenital melanocytic nevi on the face and neck may elect treatment. However, there is no evidence-based guideline for the choice of treatment for small to medium-sized congenital melanocytic nevi that considers a child’s quality of life. We propose a non-randomized, open-label trial to compare the functional effect of surgical excision and laser treatment on the holistic wellbeing of school-aged children with head and neck congenital melanocytic nevi of …

Bamc Half-Year Report 2018, Bank Assets Management Company (Bamc)/Družba Za Upravljanje Terjatev Bank, D.D. (Dutb)

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Rbi Annual Report 2017-18, Reserve Bank Of India

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Slippery Fish: Enforcing Regulation When Agents Learn And Adapt, Andres Gonzalez Lira, Ahmed Musfiq Mobarak

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

Attempts to curb undesired behavior through regulation gets complicated when agents can adapt to circumvent enforcement. We test a model of enforcement with learning and adaptation, by auditing vendors selling illegal fish in Chile in a randomized controlled trial, and tracking them daily using mystery shoppers. Conducting audits on a predictable schedule and (counter-intuitively) at high frequency is less effective, as agents learn to take advantage of loopholes. A consumer information campaign proves to be almost as cost-effective and curbing illegal sales, and obviates the need for complex monitoring and policing. The Chilean government subsequently chooses to scale up this …

Brain Training And Meditation’S Effects On Memory In Subjects With Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Sarah Savoia

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Vascular Dementia (VaD) is an important public health concern, which causes significant morbidity and mortality amongst populations around the world. With the increases in average age of individuals and prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, the incidence of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and VaD are on the rise. Most of this increase will come from cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) as treatment for large vessel disease improves. Yet, very few interventions are recommended for CSVD beyond control of risk factors. In this thesis, we propose a non-pharmacological intervention, which we believe may address executive dysfunction in VCI due to CSVD. CSVD …

Does Use Of A Molecular Rapid Pathogen Kit Improve Outcomes In The Bacteremic And Critically Ill?, Julie P. Gedalecia

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Sepsis is a pervasive condition that carries a tremendous burden of disease in the form of financial cost, morbidity, and mortality. Culturing methods slow clinicians’ ability to begin focused treatment, and increased antimicrobial resistance only intensifies the need for improved diagnostic tools. Rapid molecular diagnostic tests can shorten time to identify organisms, reduce inappropriate antibiotic treatment, and improve patient outcomes. A newly approved test has proven fast and accurate for identification and susceptibility, but has not been studied in regard to clinical outcomes. Our study will compare the effect of the Accelerate™ system versus standard identification and susceptibility tests on …

Can Network Theory-Based Targeting Increase Technology Adoption?, Lori Beaman, Ariel Benyishay, Jeremy Magruder, Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

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Early Stimulation And Nutrition: The Impacts Of A Scalable Intervention, Orazio P. Attanasio, Helen Baker-Henningham, Raquel Bernal, Costas Meghir, Diana Pineda, Marta Rubio-Codina

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

This paper evaluates the effects of the implementation of a structured early stimulation curriculum combined with a nutritional intervention through public large-scale parenting support services for vulnerable families in rural Colombia, known as FAMI, using a clustered randomized controlled trial. We randomly assigned 87 towns in rural areas to treatment and control and 1,460 children younger than 1 year of age were assessed at baseline. The interventions were also complemented with training, supervision and coaching of FAMI program facilitators. We assessed program effects on children’s nutritional status, and on cognitive and socio-emotional development; as well as on parental practices. The …

Precautionary And Liquidity Line - Operational Guidance Note, International Monetary Fund (Imf)

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Flexible Credit Line - Operational Guidance Note, International Monetary Fund (Imf)

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Enforcing Regulation Under Illicit Adaptation, Andrés González Lira, Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

Attempts to curb illegal activity by enforcing regulations gets complicated when agents react to the new regulatory regime in unanticipated ways to circumvent enforcement. We present a research strategy that uncovers such reactions, and permits program evaluation net of such adaptive behaviors. Our interventions were designed to reduce over-fishing of the critically endangered Pacific hake by either (a) monitoring and penalizing vendors that sell illegal fish or (b) discouraging consumers from purchasing using an information campaign. Vendors attempt to circumvent the ban through hidden sales and other means, which we track using mystery shoppers. Instituting random monitoring visits are much …

Markets For Information: An Introduction, Dirk Bergemann, Alessandro Bonatti

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

We survey a recent and growing literature on markets for information. We offer a comprehensive view of information markets through an integrated model of consumers, information intermediaries, and firms. The model embeds a large set of applications ranging from sponsored search advertising to credit scores to information sharing among competitors. We then review a mechanism design approach to selling information in greater detail. We distinguish between ex ante sales of information (the buyer acquires an information structure) and ex post sales (the buyer pays for specific realizations). We relate this distinction to the different products that brokers, advertisers, and publishers …

Information Content Of Dsge Forecasts, Ray C. Fair

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

This paper examines the question whether information is contained in forecasts from DSGE models beyond that contained in lagged values, which are extensively used in the models. Four sets of forecasts are examined. The results are encouraging for DSGE forecasts of real GDP. The results suggest that there is information in the DSGE forecasts not contained in forecasts based only on lagged values and that there is no information in the lagged-value forecasts not contained in the DSGE forecasts. The opposite is true for forecasts of the GDP deflator.

Can Network Theory-Based Targeting Increase Technology Adoption?, Lori Beaman, Ariel Benyishay, Jeremy Magruder, Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

In order to induce farmers to adopt a productive new agricultural technology, we apply simple and complex contagion diffusion models on rich social network data from 200 villages in Malawi to identify seed farmers to target and train on the new technology. A randomized controlled trial compares these theory-driven network targeting approaches to simpler strategies that either rely on a government extension worker or an easily measurable proxy for the social network (geographic distance between households) to identify seed farmers. Our results indicate that technology diffusion is characterized by a complex contagion learning environment in which most farmers need to …