"In the current business landscape, many business firms compete in one project and cooperate in another related project, and they do so at the same time. Even more interesting is that certain members of these firms are involved in both projects. This book examines this new business...

Introduction -- Potted history of banking and finance -- In the shadow of depression -- Financial engineering -- Financial architecture, 1 -- Financial architecture, 2 -- Reforming the IMF -- Regulation and deregulation -- Back to basics -- Counter-cyclical measures -- Some deeper issues -- The...

Preface -- Introduction -- The 2008 financial crisis and the Chinese economy -- Shanghai as an international financial centre -- The Renminbi debate -- Promoting China-ASEAN economic cooperation -- The flying geese model -- Reflections on developmental models -- By way of conclusion : some...