European financial systems in the global economy
by
 
Reszat, Beate.

Title
European financial systems in the global economy

Author
Reszat, Beate.

ISBN
9780470870563

Personal Author
Reszat, Beate.

Publication Information
Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley, c2005.

Physical Description
vi, 254 p. ; 25 cm.

Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. European financial markets in history -- 3. Market structures -- 4. European financial markets in the world economy -- 5. Market mechanisms and prices -- 6. Policy issues -- 7. Conclusions -- App A. Bill of exchange as medieval credit instrument -- App B. The Tobin tax -- App C. CFA franc zone -- App D. Rating agencies -- App E. Optimum currency area -- App F. Luxembourg -- App G. Nonlinearities -- App H. Value at risk -- App I. Legend to the FESE diagram of the European exchanges.

Abstract
"Based on class-tested materials, this book is an introduction to European Financial Markets and Institutions. It provides an overview of sources of finance, types of financial intermediation and financial systems in Europe and their relative importance in the world economy. It describes market mechanisms and prices and gives a broad introduction to the relevant regional financial and monetary issues, including the new EU member countries and those countries that have not yet joined the EU." "It is an ideal primer for final year undergraduates, MBA and MSc students and those undertaking qualifications in finance."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term
Finance -- Europe.
 
Financial institutions -- Europe.
 
Monetary policy -- Europe.


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