Financial globalization has gathered attention since the early 1990s because of its macro-financial implications and growing importance. But financial globalization has taken shape via different forms over time. This paper examines two important, concurrent dimensions of financial globalization:...

This book contends that the East Asian financial constitution lacks an appropriate infrastructure, resulting in inefficient allocation of high savings and an over-inflated short-term debt market. It goes on to point out that despite high savings, East Asia's dependency on financial centers...

pt. 1. Banking in Austria and Vienna -- pt. 2. Stock markets, railroad finance, and information networks -- pt. 3. Modernization of banking in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Greece -- pt. 4. The evolution of modern banking in the Far East.