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The Economics of Banking

The Economics of Banking

The Economics of Banking provides an accessible overview of banking theory and practice. It introduces readers to the building blocks of fundamental theories and provides guidance on state-of-the-art research reflecting the dramatic changes in the banking industry and banking research over the past two decades. This textbook explores market failure and financial frictions that motivate the role of financial intermediaries explains the microeconomic incentives and behavior of participants in banking examines microlevel market stress caused by economic recessions and financial crises and looks at the role of monetary authorities and banking regulators to reduce systemic fragility as well as to improve macroeconomic stability. It delivers broad coverage of both the micro and macroeconomics of banking central banking and banking regulation striking a fine balance between rigorous theoretical foundations sound empirical evidence for banking theories at work and practical knowledge for banking and policymaking in the real world. The Economics of Banking is suitable for advanced undergraduate master’s or early PhD students of economics and finance and will also be valuable reading for bankers and banking regulators.

GBP 56.99
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International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

This title was first published in 2003. In this volume of essays - based on papers delivered to 2001 conference International Banking and Financial Systems - leading European bankers and banking historians give their assessment of the evolution of central banking in 20th-century Europe. As well as providing a historical perspective the volume also explores how the lessons of the 20th century may be brought to bear on current and future trends in central banking. In so doing this volume provides an insight into the ways in which economic stability and growth has been and can be promoted. | International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

GBP 31.99
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Afghanistan and Central Asia A Modern History

Afghanistan and Central Asia A Modern History

The Afghan crisis has grabbed the attention of the entire world and underlined the desperate need in the West for a better understanding of the region and its challenges in the face of increasingly militant interpretations of Islam. Carved up and fought over by the British and Tsarist Russia in the nineteenth century and under Soviet domination for much of the twentieth the lonely passes deserts and peoples of the five Central Asian republics have remained shrouded in obscurity. Even Afghanistan the site of almost constant conflict since the Soviet invasion of 1978 is little known beyond the media images of the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban movement. Martin McCauley draws on his vast knowledge of the region and its history to provide a clear and highly readable account of Afghanistan and the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tasikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan from their medieval pasts to the unpredictable present. Illuminating languages and landscapes cultures and society he examines the rise of militant Islam and its impact on the region the push and pull of global economics and politics and possibilities for stability in an inherently unstable part of the world. | Afghanistan and Central Asia A Modern History

GBP 130.00
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A Critical History of Health Films in Central and Eastern Europe and Beyond

A Critical History of Health Films in Central and Eastern Europe and Beyond

The burgeoning scholarship on Western health films stands in stark contrast to the vacuum in the historical conceptualization of Eastern European films. This book develops a nonlinear historical model that revises their unique role in the inception of national cinematography and establishing supranational health security. Readers witness the revelation of an unknown history concerning how the health films produced in Eastern European countries not only adopted Western patterns of propaganda but actively participated in its formation especially with regard to those considered “others”: Women and the populations of the periphery. The authors elaborate on the long “echo” of the discursive practices introduced by health films within public health propaganda as well as the attempts to negate and deconstruct such practices by rebellious filmmakers. A wide range of methods including the analysis of the sociological biographies of filmmakers the historical reconstruction of public campaigns against diseases and an investigation into the production of health films contextualizes these films along a multifaceted continuum stretching between the adaptation of global patterns and the cultivation of national authenticities. The book is aimed at those who study the history of film the history of public health Central and Eastern European countries and global history. | A Critical History of Health Films in Central and Eastern Europe and Beyond

GBP 130.00
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Shadow Banking Scope Origins and Theories

Shadow Banking Scope Origins and Theories

Shadow banking – a system of credit creation outside traditional banks – lies at the very heart of the global economy. It accounts for over half of global banking assets and represents a third of the global financial system. Although the term ‘shadow banking’ only entered public discourse in 2007 the importance and scope of this system is now widely recognised by the international policy-makers. There is however much less consensus on the origins of the shadow banking system what role it plays in global political economy and the optimal approach to regulating this complex segment of finance. This volume addresses these questions. Shadow Banking is the first study to bring together the insights from financial regulators practitioners and academics from across the social sciences. The first part traces the evolution and ongoing confusion about the meaning of ‘shadow banking’. The second section draws major lessons about shadow banking as posed by the financial crisis of 2007–09 providing comparative analyses in the US and Europe and attempts to establish why shadow banking has emerged and matured to the level of a de facto parallel financial system. Finally the third part goes beyond current regulatory concerns about shadow banking and explains why it is ‘here to stay’. This volume is of great importance to political economy banking and international political economy. | Shadow Banking Scope Origins and Theories

GBP 42.99
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A Question Of Interest The Paralysis Of Saudi Banking

A Question Of Interest The Paralysis Of Saudi Banking

In Saudi Arabia today a classic confrontation between Islamic fundamentalism and modernism has brought the Saudi banking system virtually to a state of paralysis. The debate is between those upholding the traditional Islamic prohibition against charging interest on loans and those who wish to see a modern banking system capable of generating credit to support economic development. Drawing on personal experience interviews and unpublished primary sources Peter Wilson tells a dramatic story of powerful personalities clashing cultures and often mysterious institutions with a journalists’ eye for the telling anecdote as well as for the statistical evidence. | A Question Of Interest The Paralysis Of Saudi Banking

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European Banking Union Prospects and challenges

European Banking Union Prospects and challenges

Recent failures and rescues of large banks have resulted in colossal costs to society. In wake of such turmoil a new banking union must enable better supervision pre-emptive coordinated action and taxpayer protection. While these aims are meritorious they will be difficult to achieve. This book explores the potential of a new banking union in Europe. This book brings together leading experts to analyse the challenges of banking in the European Union. While not all contributors agree the constructive criticism provided in this book will help ensure that a new banking union will mature into a stable yet vibrant financial system that encourages the growth of economic activity and the efficient allocation of resources. This book will be of use to researchers interested in Banking Monetary Economics and the European Union. | European Banking Union Prospects and challenges

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Digital Transformation and the Economics of Banking Economic Institutional and Social Dimensions

Digital Transformation and the Economics of Banking Economic Institutional and Social Dimensions

The book provides deep insight into the processes of digital transformation of banking according to economic institutional and social dimensions. Together with the transformation of incumbent banks the processes result in changes in the scope of existing banking services. Moreover new entities (FinTech firms) partner with incumbent banks and reshape the banking sector and its financial environment. The far-reaching transformation of banks and the banking sectors is accompanied by some institutional and socioeconomic processes. Regarding institutional processes the book provides insight into the digitalization of the banking sector from a legal point of view. Traditionally banking is strongly regulated by norms and rules and this status should be maintained when new entities are entering the sector and/or when new technological solutions contribute to the provision of banking services. Regarding socioeconomic processes it must be highlighted that digitalization is exerting a powerful impact on societies. One significant example among others is the increase in the financial inclusion of disadvantaged groups (especially customers either underserved by the traditional financial sector or unbanked). The socioeconomic aspect however has a much greater dimension and its selected aspects are described in this book. The principal audience of the book will be scholars in the fields of banking and finance but also other related disciplines in the social sciences that are of particular relevance to the banking sector’s digital transformation. This includes legal science management and psychology. The book also targets professionals in the financial industry interested in the impact of new financial technologies on banking sectors and bank services particularly with a main focus on legal and socioeconomic dimensions. Chapter 10 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | Digital Transformation and the Economics of Banking Economic Institutional and Social Dimensions

GBP 130.00
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European Banking and Financial Law 2e

European Banking and Financial Law 2e

Over the last few decades banks insurers pension funds investments firms and other financial institutions have become subject to sometimes dramatically new but always substantially more legislation. This is especially true for the EU. Moreover Brexit has already caused profound changes to the dynamics of EU financial regulation and its effects will likely become ever-more significant in the years to come. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to these developments and more generally to European banking and financial law. It is organised around the three economic themes that are central to the financial industry: (i) financial markets (ii) banking and financial institutions and (iii) financial transactions. It covers not only regulatory law but also commercial law that is relevant for the most important financial transactions. This Second Edition has been completely revised. The basic structure of the First Edition has been maintained but all chapters have been thoroughly rewritten and restructured. Attention is now also given to topics such as shadow banking and credit rating agencies. As a matter of course all new relevant legislation and case law has been included. In addition on the basis of real-life classroom experience student questions and further reading suggestions have been updated and expanded. | European Banking and Financial Law 2e

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The Routledge Companion to Banking Regulation and Reform

The Routledge Companion to Banking Regulation and Reform

The Routledge Companion to Banking Regulation and Reform provides a prestigious cutting edge international reference work offering students researchers and policy makers a comprehensive guide to the paradigm shift in banking studies since the historic financial crisis in 2007. The transformation in banking over the last two decades has not been authoritatively and critically analysed by the mainstream academic literature. This unique collection brings together a multi-disciplinary group of leading authorities in the field to analyse and investigate post-crisis regulation and reform. Representing the wide spectrum of non-mainstream economics and finance topics range widely from financial innovation to misconduct in banking varieties of Eurozone banking to reforming dysfunctional global banking as well as topical issues such as off-shore financial centres Libor fixing corporate governance and the Dodd-Frank Act. Bringing together an authoritative range of international experts and perspectives this invaluable body of heterodox research work provides a comprehensive compendium for researchers and academics of banking and finance as well as regulators and policy makers concerned with the global impact of financial institutions.

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Reform of the Federal Reserve System in the Early 1930s The Politics of Money and Banking

Reform of the Federal Reserve System in the Early 1930s The Politics of Money and Banking

This book first published in 1993 examines in detail the bureaucratic and political manoeuvring surrounding the enactment of banking and monetary reforms in the 1930s. Although banking reform influenced the politics of both the Hoover and Roosevelt presidencies most surveys devote only a few pages to monetary disturbances and the reforms passed as a result. | Reform of the Federal Reserve System in the Early 1930s The Politics of Money and Banking

GBP 36.99
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A History of Asia

A History of Asia

A History of Asia is the only textbook to provide a historical overview of the whole of this region encompassing India China Korea Japan and Southeast Asia. Engaging and lively it chronicles the complex political social and intellectual histories of the area from prehistory to the present day. Taking a comparative approach throughout the book offers a balanced history of each major tradition also dedicating coverage to countries or regions such as Vietnam and Central Asia that are less frequently discussed in depth. This eighth edition has been streamlined and updated to reflect the most recent scholarship on Asian history bringing the book up to date with recent events and key trends in historical research. Highlights of the book include close-up portraits of significant Asian cities detailed discussion of environmental factors that have shaped Asian history quotes from Asian poetry and philosophical writing and attention to questions of gender and national identity. Highly illustrated with images and maps each chapter also contains discussion questions primary source excerpts and in-depth boxed features. Written clearly throughout A History of Asia is the perfect introductory textbook for all students of the history culture and politics of this fascinating region.

GBP 130.00
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Banking in China (1890s–1940s) Business in the French Concessions

Banking in China (1890s–1940s) Business in the French Concessions

From the 1890s to the 1940s French State and entrepreneurial companies were enticed to promote French interests beyond mere colonial targets for the sake of economic patriotism. Chinese concessions not including Hong Kong were thus inserted into geo-economic moves and French stakeholders asserted their philosophy of competition and displayed their means of influence and investment. In this book the author assesses the challenges which confronted French actors in the face of powerful British imperial action overseas all the more so because German Belgian Japanese and then also North-American competitors joined the fray. The book targets three concessions: Canton/Guangzhou Tientsin/Tianjin and Hankeou/Wuhan because of their significance in the emergence of a modern economy in the country. The three main sections of the book explore the position of French stakeholders mainly businessmen merchant houses bankers and a few industrialists in these three port-cities and China overall. The chapters gauge their capital of influence and networking commercial tools and banking skills in the face of competition the hardships of crossing the changes in economic productive systems or clusters in the various port-cities and their areas rich with commercial offshoots. Also several chapters underscore the uncertainties caused by geopolitical and military events in China. For each of the three concessions commercial and banking systems assessments of the successes and limits of the French bankers and merchants are investigated with the aim of evaluating the reality of French entrepreneurialism and power in the regions prospected by the offshoots of French capitalism. The book will be an invaluable resource for academics interested in the history of banking and finance business entrepreneurship colonialism and economic patriotism in Chinese history in geo-economics and in connected history. | Banking in China (1890s–1940s) Business in the French Concessions

GBP 38.99
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French Banking and Entrepreneurialism in China and Hong Kong From the 1850s to 1980s

French Banking and Entrepreneurialism in China and Hong Kong From the 1850s to 1980s

Many books have addressed the economic and financial history of Hong Kong and the imperialist conflicts in the key Chinese port-cities but very few books have explored French initiatives and performance in this area beyond diplomacy geopolitics or cultural issues. In this book Hubert Bonin confronts arguments about the great divergence the first globalisation and forms of economic patriotism. He gauges the competitive edge of French companies and banks their struggle with British domination (HBSC Chartered shipping trade houses/hongs) and their resistance against competitors from other countries (Japan Germany Netherlands Belgium USA or Russia). The book delves into studies of management abroad therefore mixing broad geo-economic issues with precise business history and deep banking history. The connections between French interests in China and Hong Kong and the colony of Indochina are established too. A second part of the book is dedicated to the case study of Hong Kong as the British colony acted as a hub for Asian and European interests at the heart of connections with mainland China and some neighbouring territories (Indochina etc. ). This is essential reading for academics interested in banking and business history the history of entrepreneurship as well as those involved in the contemporary history of China and Hong Kong in the assessment of world-wide geo-economic competition between European powers in Asia (Great-Britain and France) and in the first stages of economic modernity along European models in emerging modern China. | French Banking and Entrepreneurialism in China and Hong Kong From the 1850s to 1980s

GBP 39.99
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European Banking and Financial Law Statutes

European Banking and Financial Law Statutes

European Banking and Financial Law Statutes presents all the key legislation for European banking and financial law in one student-friendly volume. This book is: • up-to-date with the law: based on the official consolidated texts of all relevant European instruments this book provides a fully current collection of legislation • tailored to course outlines: content has been curated to align with European banking and financial law courses • exam friendly: conforming to regulations this is an un-annotated text that is suitable for exam use • easy to use: a clear and attractive text design detailed table of contents and multiple indices provides ease of reference and navigation. Ideal for course and exam use as well as for reference this book is a perfect companion resource for student learning and exam success which is especially tailored for use in combination with the European Banking and Financial Law textbook.

GBP 48.99
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Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions

Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions

Shariah governance assumes the primary instrument through which Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs) ensure the Islamicity of their products services operations and internal environments. It is considered to be one the fundamental elements that differentiates IBIs from their traditional counterparts. Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions provides a critical overview of the key aspects pertaining to Shariah governance within Islamic financial institutions and presents a detailed analysis of its conceptual background. The authors have identified the unique issues that have emerged due to the integration of Shariah namely the involvement of the Shariah supervisory board (SSB) in the corporate governance arrangements of Islamic banks. These issues relate to disclosure transparency independency consistency confidentiality competency and reputation. The book details the doctrines of Shariah pronouncements in Islamic banks the importance of having a central advisory board at a regulatory level in the standardization of Islamic banking practices as well as the competence required for Shariah supervisory board members. It provides a critical analysis of the Shariah governance framework in Pakistan and introduces the authors’ vision of an ideal Shariah governance framework. Furthermore the chapters offer guidance in promoting effective policies for improving Shariah governance. This is one of the core challenges facing Islamic banks namely to ensure compliance with faith and provide legitimacy to the business of IBIs and as such the book will appeal to both the research and professional communities.

GBP 130.00
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A History of the Arab State of Zanzibar

A History of the Arab State of Zanzibar

During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the fertile islands of Zanzibar and Pemba became of central importance to East Africa’s growing contact with the international economy as the ruling dynasty encouraged trade in cloves slaves and ivory. This book first published in 1978 provides an account of the history of Zanzibar from those early days of trade up to independence and the Revolution that removed the Arab ruling class in 1964. | A History of the Arab State of Zanzibar

GBP 35.99
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Money Banking and Financial Markets A Modern Introduction to Macroeconomics

Money Banking and Financial Markets A Modern Introduction to Macroeconomics

This innovative text offers an introduction to money banking and financial markets with a special emphasis on the importance of confidence and trust in the macroeconomic system. It also presents the theory of endogenous money creation in contrast to the standard money multiplier and fractional reserve explanation found in other textbooks. The U. S. economy and financial institutions are used to explain the theoretical and practical framework with international examples weaved in throughout the text. It covers key topics including monetary policy fiscal policy accounting principles credit creation central banks and government treasuries. Additionally the book considers the international economy including exchange rates the Eurozone Chinese monetary policy and reserve currencies. Taking a broad look at the financial system it also looks at banking regulation cryptocurrencies real estate and the oil and gold commodity markets. Students are supported with chapter objectives key terms and problems. A test bank is available for instructors. This is an accessible introductory textbook for courses on money and banking macroeconomics monetary policy and financial markets. | Money Banking and Financial Markets A Modern Introduction to Macroeconomics

GBP 52.99
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Banking and Finance Case studies in the development of the UK financial sector

Banking and Finance Case studies in the development of the UK financial sector

This shortform book presents key peer-reviewed research selected by expert series editors and contextualised by new analysis from each author on how the specific field addressed has evolved. The book features contributions on the development of banking regulation in Scotland the role of commercial banking on the functioning of the British corporate economy the impact of British monetary policy on small firm growth and the politics of corporate governance. Of interest to business and economic historians this shortform book also provides analysis that will be valuable reading across the social sciences | Banking and Finance Case studies in the development of the UK financial sector

GBP 52.99
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Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia

Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Central Asia offers the first comprehensive cross-disciplinary overview of key issues in Central Asian studies. The 30 chapters by leading and emerging scholars summarise major findings in the field and highlight long-term trends recent observations and future developments in the region. The handbook features case studies of all five Central Asian republics and is organised thematically in seven sections: History Politics Geography International Relations Political Economy Society and Culture Religion An essential cross-disciplinary reference work the handbook offers an accessible and easyto- understand guide to the core issues permeating the region to enable readers to grasp the fundamental challenges transformations and themes in contemporary Central Asia. It will be of interest to researchers academics and students of the region and those working in the field of Area Studies History Anthropology Politics and International Relations. Chapter 23 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www. routledge. com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license.

GBP 205.00
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A Theory of History

A Theory of History

This radical analysis of the role and importance of historiography interprets the philosophy and theory of history on the basis of historicity as a human condition. The book examins the norms and methods of historiography from a philosophical point of view but rejects generalisations tht the philosophy of history can provide all the answers to contemporary problems. Instead it outlines a feasible theory of history which is still radical enough to apply to all social structures. | A Theory of History

GBP 44.99
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The Pursuit of History Aims Methods and New Directions in the Study of History

The Pursuit of History Aims Methods and New Directions in the Study of History

This classic introduction to the study of history invites the reader to stand back and consider some of its most fundamental questions – what is the point of studying history? How do we know about the past? Does an objective historical truth exist and can we ever access it? In answering these central questions John Tosh argues that despite the impression of fragmentation created by Postmodernism in recent years history is a coherent discipline which still bears the imprint of its nineteenth-century origins. Consistently clear-sighted he provides a lively and compelling guide to a complex and sometimes controversial subject while making his readers vividly aware of just how far our historical knowledge is conditioned by the character of the sources and the methods of the historians who work on them. History does not stand still and this updated seventh edition deals with complex and wide-ranging material in a clear and accessible way that is up-to-date with current historiographical trends. A fuller treatment is given to the importance of digitization both in the section on source criticism and in relation to public history reflecting its growing importance within historical study. Both the text and references have been expanded to include a fuller range of both American and global scholarship and the book concludes with a forthright reminder that historical perspective illuminates major problems in the present. Lucid and engaging this edition retains the user-friendly features that make it a favourite with both students and lecturers including marginal glosses illustrations and suggestions for further reading. Along with its companion website this is an essential guide to the theory and practice of history. | The Pursuit of History Aims Methods and New Directions in the Study of History

GBP 34.99
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