This paper sets out general principles for the design of financial stability frameworks, starting from an analysis of the objectives and tools of financial regulation. The paper then offers a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits of the two main models that have emerged for modern...

The recent wave of financial innovation, particularly innovation related to the application of information and communication technologies, poses a serious challenge to the financial industry’s business model in both its banking and non-banking components. It has already revolutionised...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Two forms of the unknown -- Chapter 3. The economics of external shocks -- Chapter 4. The traditional way to do it -- Chapter 5. The real tragedy of the commons -- Chapter 6. Upgrading the system -- Chapter 7. The great leverage -- Chapter 8. Three...