Mobilizing Money - How the World's Richest Nations Financed Industrial Growth (Paperback)

This book examines the origins of modern corporate finance systems during the rapid industrialization period leading up to World War I. The study leads to three sets of conclusions. First, modern financial systems are rooted in the past, are idiosyncratic to specific countries, and are highly path-dependent. Therefore, to understand current financial institutions, we must take stock of the forces at play in the near and distant past: political and regulatory intervention, natural resource endowments, educational institutions, and social and religious beliefs. Second, financial institutions and markets do not create economic growth without significant first steps in industrial development and supporting institutions. The finance-growth relationship also varies over time, as financial and economic developments influence one another and create a feedback mechanism. Third, and most important from the modern policy standpoint, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to financial system design and industrial development. Having specific types of financial institutions is far less important than developing a strong, stable, and legally protected financial system with a rich diversity of institutions and vibrant markets that can adapt to changing needs."

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Japan-US Center UFJ Bank Monographs on International Financial Markets
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	August 2014
Authors:	Caroline Fohlin
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-43676-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > International finance Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Corporate finance Books > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Books > Money & Finance > Corporate finance
LSN:	1-107-43676-1
Barcode:	9781107436763

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