The US is slowly recovering from the aftermath of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble - which was one of the worst in monetary history. Philip Arestis and Elias Karakitsos examine the causes and consequences of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble and investigate the impact on financial...

This book offers a look at equity markets and what they have experienced since the 1997 Order Handling Rules were instituted. Specifically, it examines the tremendous technology innovation, intensified competition between an expanding set of alternative trading venues, and continuing regulatory...

In the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, investors and the electorate alike are seeking clarity on a wide range of macro policy issues that will impact the economy and markets in the years ahead. The primary goal of this book is to provide an objective source for investors to learn...

The US is slowly recovering from the aftermath of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble - which was one of the worst in monetary history. In this updated edition, Philip Arestis and Elias Karakitsos examine the causes and consequences of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble and investigate the...

Tuckett argues that most economists' explanations of the financial crisis miss its essence; they ignore critical components of human psychology. He offers a deeper understanding of financial market behaviour and investment processes by recognizing the role played by unconscious needs and fears in...

Narratives of the Global Financial Crisis -- Multi-Level Complexity: The 21st Century Financial System -- US Policy Responses to the Crisis -- Knowledge Asymmetries and the Idea of Knowledge-Based Regulation -- Knowledge Capture in Financial Regulation: A Theoretic Framework.

Quality of Our Financial Markets -- High Frequency Trading: Friend or Foe? -- Mid-Day Address -- May 6: Lessons Learned and Questions Raised -- The Needs of the Buyside: How Well are They Being Met? -- New Technology: What Does it Bring to the Table? -- Closing Address

Introduction -- Part I -- Historical Perspectives on Money, Financial Institutions and Markets -- What Gives Money Its Value? -- From Gold to Paper -- What is Driving the Financial World Today? -- Part II Banking: Asset & Liability Management; Banking Supervision & Regulation -- How Are Banks...