The author provides a clear portrait of the dramatic transformation of
the global financial system in the late 20th century. Drawing on work by
a prestigious and interdisciplinary set of specialists, this volume
looks at the political economy of individual sectors of the financial
services industry, at regional market patterns such as the EU and NAFTA,
and at individual countries from the Asian NICs to Europe and the United
States. The book captures the complexity and dynamics of a sector with
vital implications for the future of global economic development.