1. Central banks' capital : an introduction / Peter Sinclair and Sue Milton -- 2. Central bank finances and independence : how much capital should a central bank have? / Alex Cukierman -- 3. Central bank financial strength and macroeconomic policy performance / Peter Stella -- 4. Financing the...

This collection takes the reader through historical, theoretical and factual discussions on why central banks exist and the role -- actual and intended -- they have in assisting their home nation in achieving monetary and financial stability