Regulating banks : the politics of instability /

Banks have been at the heart of economic activity for centuries, but since the 2008 financial crisis scrutiny of their activities and regulation of their actions has become the focus of fervent academic, policy and political activity. This focus takes for granted the existence and nature of banks.&l...

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Main Author: Whitworth, Andrew (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Agenda Publishing, 2022.
Series:Finance matters (Newcastle upon Tyne, England)
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