Despite concerns in some quarters, EM policymakers are unlikely to introduce capital controls. Many EMs are dependent on capital inflows – which capital controls would discourage – and many are likely to welcome currency weakness. Insofar as we do see a policy response, it seems likely to consist of small, targeted measures to encourage foreign inflows and limit residents’ ability to send money overseas.
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