Books in the Routledge International Studies in Money and Banking series

Features essays that summarize the state of knowledge of tax compliance and tax evasion. This title also presents fresh thinking about this issue, and analyzes the empirical relevance of these new perspectives utilizing insights from behavioural economics.

The proposed book aims to combine conventional approaches in public finance with new developments in economics such as political governance, social and individual aspects of economic behaviour.

Re-examines various ideas in modern monetary economics within a single analytical framework. This book integrates the theory of money, the theory of value and the theory of growth. It is suitable to those studying monetary economics, neoclassical growth theory, development economics and international economics.

Focusing on the interdependence of institutional change in the payments system and monetary policy, this book examines the different channels via which payment systems affect monetary policy. It is intended for researchers and practitioners in the field of monetary economics.

As globalization progresses, exchange rates have become increasingly wedded to internal and external economic policies. This edited collection tackles key questions in this important and growing area.

As globalization progresses, exchange rates have become increasingly wedded to internal and external economic policies. This edited collection tackles key questions in this important and growing area.

This book examines the genesis of international monetary relations in the twentieth century. The doctrinal approach of the book will draw lessons for modern thought on the subject.

Shows how different views regarding the conception of asset pricing lead to different positions regarding the appropriate role of a central bank in the economy. This book argues that central banks should be included in a broad policy strategy that aims at achieving stable employment.

Analyzes many of the mainstream themes in economic and financial history - monetary policy, international financial regulation, economic performance, exchange rate systems, international trade, banking and financial markets - where historical perspectives are considered important.

Offers an introduction to the discussion of economic policy.

Cryptocurrencies have had a profound effect on financial markets worldwide. This edited book explores the economic implications of the use of cryptocurrencies. Drawing from chapter contributors from around the world, this book is the ultimate resource on the economics of cryptocurrencies.

Economic literature pays a great deal of attention to the performance of banks, expressed in terms of competition, concentration, efficiency, productivity and profitability. This book provides a framework for the various existing theories in this area and illustrates these theories with practical applications.

This collection of research contributions, written by leading academics and researchers, includes trend evaluations and examinations of the driving forces behind the efficiency, competition and profitability of financial firms and institutions in Europe.

The History of the Bundesbank fills a marked gap in research literature; no other book exists which thoroughly considers the important lessons to be learned from the Bundesbank for the European Central Bank.

This book explores the changing face of central banking in eastern Europe in the light of the modern macroeconomic thinking, providing important and novel insights into the design of monetary policy institutions.

Islamic economics and finance have increased in importance over the last few decades, with new Islamic financial institutions opening up and a number of important books published. This glossary, fully updated and revised for the new edition, uses easy-to-understand language to introduce terms used by Muslim scholars, historians and legal experts.

In this comprehensive historical overview, the author writes about monetary unions with completeness and covers such themes as: the Gold Standard; and monetary unions in countries and areas from Latin America to The British Empire to Japan and Korea with many in between.

This title considers whether the IMF may have actually fanned the flames of future crises through its lending decisions. It assesses the contribution made by private creditors in resolving past crises - and asks what mechanisms might best be used to involve private creditors in the future.

This book provides a guide to private banking, one of the most profitable and highest growth businesses in Europe. It debates the importance of global and local service, the potential dichotomy between the wealthy and the successful, and considers private bankers' own view of their industry.

The international array of contributors have managed quite a feat - an interesting book that expertly draws comparisons between dollarization and Euroland. This study is a must for anyone interesting in the world of international finance.

Analysises tax systems and tax reforms in several Latin American countries since the early 1990's, including Argentina and Brazil, Costa Rica and Mexico, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay. This book presents and discusses tax systems from a quantitative and historical perspective and describes the main taxes existing in each country.

Examines the tax reforms and planned tax policies in some South and East Asia countries since the 1990s.

The collapse of Barings' Bank was a commercial catastrophe that resonated worldwide, showing what kind of secrets can lie behind an apparently successful organization. This book challenges the myth that Barings 'must have known' that mischief was afoot. It is also suitable to those interested in social psychology, and organizational behaviour.