This book presents an accessible and up to date analysis of globalization and the consequences for global financial markets, firms, and nation states. It will be a useful guide for researchers and stu
Globalization is a dominant feature and force in the contemporary world, impacting all areas of business, economics, and society. This accessibly written overview of contemporary capitalism shows how
Who holds the power in financial markets? For many, the answer would probably be the large investment banks, big asset managers, and hedge funds. These are the organizations that are in the media's sp
The worldwide rise of sovereign wealth funds is emblematic of the ongoing transformation of nation-state economic prospects. Sovereign Wealth Funds maps the global footprints of these financial instit
Recent market turmoil, bank runs, global equities sell-off, and the "credit crunch" have demonstrated the sophisticated and interconnected nature of financial markets today-- seemingly localized prob
