This book presents an extensive survey of the theory and empirics of international parity conditions which are critical to our understanding of the linkages between world markets and the movement of interest and exchange rates across countries. The book falls into three parts dealing with the theory, methods of econometric testing and existing empirical evidence. Although it is intended to provide a consensus view on the subject, the authors also make some controversial propositions, particularly on the purchasing power parity conditions.
This book presents an extensive survey of the theory and empirics of international parity conditions which are critical to our understanding of the li...
The book deals with contemporary issues in financial regulation, given the post-crisis regulatory landscape. The major idea put forward is that rampant corruption and fraud in the financial sector provide the main justification for financial regulation.
The book deals with contemporary issues in financial regulation, given the post-crisis regulatory landscape. The major idea put forward is that rampan...
This book provides a concise analysis of behavioural biases and their implications for financial decision making. The offshoots of behavioural finance are discussed in detail, including ecological finance, environmental finance, social finance, experimental finance, neurofinance, and emotional finance.
This book provides a concise analysis of behavioural biases and their implications for financial decision making. The offshoots of behavioural finance...
In this book, the author attempts to debunk some myths about Western exceptionalism and to evaluate critically the characteristics that make the West superior to the Rest. The author suggests that the West does not represent a homogenous group of countries and that the most common characteristic of the core Western countries is imperialism. The author goes on to provide a detailed critique of the proclaimed characteristics of Western countries, including democracy, human rights, judicial independence, transparency, the rule of law, and exclusive contribution to science and technology. A...
In this book, the author attempts to debunk some myths about Western exceptionalism and to evaluate critically the characteristics that make the West ...