ABSTRACT
This volume uses the original research of experienced contributors to explore recent changes in financial markets. Areas discussed include Latin America, Europe, the USA, Mexico and India. The book updates issues including:
* Risk and its minimization
* Business enterprise on world markets
* Capital flows and capital flight
* Offshore markets
* Central bank intervention
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |101 pages
Global Capital Markets
chapter 3|5 pages
On The Estimation Of Global Beta
The global structure of financial markets: an overview
part |109 pages
Global Foreign Exchange Markets
chapter 12|10 pages
Exchange Rate Theories and the Behavior of Exchange Rates
The record since Bretton Woods
chapter 13|9 pages
Forward and Futures Markets
Conceptual differences and computational illustrations
chapter 14|14 pages
Immunizing Currency Risk in International Trade and Finance
The development of a SDR futures market
part |101 pages
Global Banking Issues
chapter 17|15 pages
Rivalry and Evolution of an Industry's Structure
The case of the Costa Rican banking system
part |102 pages
Capital Flows in the Global Structure
