The clearest explanation yet of how the financial crisis of 2008 developed and why it could happen againIn the wake of the financial meltdown in 2008, many claimed that it had been inevitable, that no one saw it coming, and that subprime borrowers were to blame.
Although little noticed, the face of central banking has changed significantly over the past ten to fifteen years, says the author of this enlightening book.
SELLING AND SALES MANAGEMENT IN ACTION The Sales Book picks out the top challenges that you are likely to face and shows you how to maximise your own performance and that of a sales team.
HOW TO WIN TRUST AND INFLUENCE CUSTOMERS This revealing book shows how the only reliable route to sustainable business growth and profit is to build trust in your company.
From bestselling author Glen Arnold, this is a jargon-busting book that describes how financial markets work, where they are located and how they impact on everyday life.
A leading economist and former central banker discusses the evolution of central bank communication from secretiveness to transparency and accountability.
Competition and Controls in Banking provides a groundbreaking examination of how regulatory frameworks shape banking competition in three European nations: Italy, France, and England.
Business has a sustainability problem-and sustainability has a business problem, as many companies are fearful of engaging with social and environmental issues, owing to the costs and risks.
In 1943, Lebanon gained its formal political independence from France; only after two more decades did the country finally establish a national central bank.
Best books of 2021, Financial Times'Grab some popcorn and take a front row seat, because Robin Wigglesworth has an astonishing story to tell you' Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add Up'A fascinating account of an investment revolution' Ian Fraser, Literary Review'A magisterial, delightfully written history offering up portraits of the academic scribblers and entrepreneurial practitioners who created the index-fund revolution' The Wall Street Journal'Wigglesworth has written an important book' Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor, The Times'A terrific read' Gregory Zuckerman, author of The Man Who Solved the Market'A fascinating journey and a crucial book for anyone trying to understand the financial markets' Bradley Hope, author of Billion Dollar Whale---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Trillions, Financial Times journalist Robin Wigglesworth unveils the vivid secret history of index funds, bringing to life the colourful characters behind their birth, growth and evolution into a world-conquering phenomenon.
'If you are curious about what the financial G tterd mmerung might look like you've certainly come to the right place' ForbesFinancial expert, investment advisor and New York Times bestselling author James Rickards reveals how the global elite are darkly concealing a coming catastrophe from investors, whilst protecting themselves from the fallout.
From an award-winning financial historian comes the gripping, character-driven story of venture capital and the world it madeInnovations rarely come from "e;experts.
Based on unparalleled access to those involved, and told with compelling pace and drama, The Bank that Lived a Little describes three decades of boardroom intrigue at one of Britain's biggest financial institutions.
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus combines in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills.
From Nobel Prize-winning economist and best-selling author Joseph Sitglitz, author of Globalization and Its Discontents, this is the essential, must-read guide to the future of Europe.
In einer Welt, in der Staaten, Unternehmen und Bürger bis über beide Ohren verschuldet sind, stellt sich eine brennende Frage: Ist unser Geldsystem eine tragfähige Basis oder eine Täuschung, die uns alle in Abhängigkeit hält?
The Bank of the United States sparked several rounds of intense debate over the meaning of the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause, which authorizes the federal government to make laws that are "e;necessary"e; for exercising its other powers.
Since banking systems play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health of the economy, the adverse effects of poorly supervised systems may be quite severe.
The Bank of the United States sparked several rounds of intense debate over the meaning of the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause, which authorizes the federal government to make laws that are "e;necessary"e; for exercising its other powers.
Years have passed since the world experienced one of the worst financial crises in history, and while countless experts have analyzed it, many central questions remain unanswered.
The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) carry out their mission to alleviate poverty and promote economic growth based on the advice of professional economists.