"Presents research from experts in academia and the financial industry on financial instruments and new financial institutions, contrasting developments in the United States and Japan. Highlights innovative ways in which Japanese financiers and government officials have learned from the United...

"Experts from the United States and Japan look at forces of change in their securities markets and offer their views of the future for mutual funds and other forms of securities diversification" - Provided by publisher

"International transportation experts compare and contrast how different nations have managed their airports and air traffic control systems to address congestion and delays, carrier competition, and air travel safety and how well they are meeting the needs of their people" - Provided by publisher