Navigating the Safe Asset Conundrum

Delve into the complexities of the safe assets shortage problem and its implications on the economy, drawing parallels between liquidity traps and safety traps. Explore the challenges in addressing this scarcity and the potential consequences on bond prices and saving rates. Discuss solutions to decrease the demand for safe assets, including central bank interventions and transforming collateral into financial assets.

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