The Leverage Cycle
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Copyright 2010
ISBN 978-0-226-00209-5
DOI 10.1086/648285
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Equilibrium determines leverage, not just interest rates. Variations in leverage cause fluctuations in asset prices. This leverage cycle can be damaging to the economy.
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