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Taxing banks fairly
Chaudhry, Sajid M. (contributor) - 2014
Examining the taxation and regulation of banks, this book highlights the views of practitioners, tax experts, policy … covers the topical issues of whether the EU should introduce a financial transactions, 'Tobin' or 'Robin Hood' tax and … financial activities tax, could be used to ensure that big banks make a 'true and fair' contribution to their insurance by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851428
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Financial instability and economic security after the great recession
Whalen, Charles Joseph (contributor) - 2011
This timely book rethinks economic theory and policy by addressing the problem of economic instability and the need to secure broadly shared prosperity. It stresses that advancing economics in the wake of the Great Recession requires an evolutionary standpoint, greater attention to uncertainty...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850887
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Research handbook on international financial regulation
Alexander, Kern (contributor); Dhumale, Rahul (contributor) - 2012
The globalisation of financial markets has attracted much academic and policymaking commentary in recent years, especially with the growing number of banking and financial crises and the current credit crisis that has threatened the stability of the global financial system. This major new...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851135
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Money, finance and capitalist development
Sawyer, Malcolm C. (contributor);  … - 2001
In the past thirty years the financial sector has seen unparalleled growth and has exerted increased economic and political influence and significance. This growth has come hand-in-hand with several serious economic crises and greater monetary instability. Set against this background, this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851992
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Financial and monetary integration in the new Europe : convergence between the EU and Central and Eastern Europe
Mullineux, Andrew W. (contributor);  … - 2001
Potential new entrants to the European Union from Central and Eastern European countries face many challenges to achieve financial convergence with the existing EU nations. Using detailed case studies from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and analysis of cross country...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850773
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Institutions in crisis : European perspectives on the recession
Howden, David (contributor) - 2011
This critical and thought-provoking book explores the causes and consequences of Europe's failed political and economic institutions. Europe's recession has created new challenges as market turmoil has shaken the foundations of the twin pillars of the new drive for European...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851800
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Liberalism in crisis? : European economic governance in the age of turbulence
Villafranca, Antonio (contributor);  … - 2009
During the current economic crisis recurring questions on the validity of the liberal economic system have resurfaced concerning the role of the state and the free market, the proactive use of fiscal policies, economic nationalism, and environmental sustainability. However, due to the depth and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850645
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Post-crisis growth and integration in Europe : catching-up strategies in CESEE economies
Ritzberger-Grünwald, Doris (contributor);  … - 2011
Against the backdrop of the financial crisis that unfolded in 2008, this book deals with policy challenges going forward, focusing in particular on the ongoing catching-up process in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European countries
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851104
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The economic crisis and European integration
Meeusen, Wim (contributor) - 2011
This unique and fascinating book illustrates that the 'credit crunch' and the ensuing financial and economic crisis of 2007-2009 did not only strike hard at the economy in the Western world, but also at its policymakers, at economics as a scientific discipline and, more specifically, at the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851591
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Risk and regulation of Islamic banking
Lewis, Mervyn (contributor); Ariff, Mohamed (contributor);  … - 2014
From a single product offering in 1963, the Islamic financial services industry has grown to an estimated $1.6 trillion in assets. Products must comply with profit and risk-sharing criteria and regulations preventing banks from venturing into activities with high risk and excessive uncertainty....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850861