Global Finance in Crisis

'Global Finance in Crisis is a worthy read not only for students of political science or policymakers but also to anyone who is interested in cutting-edge issues and debates in the contemporary global economy. Easy to follow, jargon-free, succinct and incisive, this book deserves serious consideration and would be a good initiation for anyone to this multifaceted and complex crisis of global finance.' -Linh Dao, The Journal of Philosophical Economics, Vol. 5, 2, Spring 2012

'How did we get to here? How did finance become so globalized, while those who regulate it became so fragmented? This excellent set of essays offers both an overview and a challenge to those interested in understanding the different institutions which regulate global finance. The contributors present the different corners of the world of financial regulation, including transnational networks, private sector arrangements, struggles of national interest, regional institutions and inter-governmental forums. The contributors sharply differ in how global finance will be transformed by the current crisis. Their differences give us a fascinating map to use in tracking current shifts in global financial regulation.' - Ngaire Woods, Professor of International Political Economy and Director of the Global Economic Governance Programme, University College, University of Oxford, UK

'One of the lessons of the world financial crisis of 2007-9 is that the politics of international finance and its regulation was an oft-neglected subject. Yet the structure of contemporary financial regulation and its inevitable failure cannot be seen separately from the politics of finance. This superb volume amply makes up for previous neglect. It is cutting-edge, comprehensive and raises the critical questions. It is a must read for policy makers and students of international finance.' - Avinash Persaud, economic advisor, Chairman, Warwick Commission; Member of the UN Commission of Experts and the Pew Congressional Task Force