"We live in paradoxical times. Traditionally, the West has led the world in theory and practice. Yet, recent developments, from COVID-19 to the storming of the US Capitol, show how lost the West has become. This loss of direction has deep roots. In their usual thoughtful and incisive fashion,...

Preface -- Introduction -- The 2008 financial crisis and the Chinese economy -- Shanghai as an international financial centre -- The Renminbi debate -- Promoting China-ASEAN economic cooperation -- The flying geese model -- Reflections on developmental models -- By way of conclusion : some...

Introduction -- Potted history of banking and finance -- In the shadow of depression -- Financial engineering -- Financial architecture, 1 -- Financial architecture, 2 -- Reforming the IMF -- Regulation and deregulation -- Back to basics -- Counter-cyclical measures -- Some deeper issues -- The...