Synopses & Reviews
This book provides institutional information and uses analytical tools to explains why governments should intervene in economies affected by globalization. With analysis of current country experiences and issues, this book is an essential read for all interested in the demands on economic policy in globalized age.
About the Author
Carlos M. Peláez received a PhD and BS, Phi Beta Kappa, from Columbia University. He has published books, essays and articles worldwide, including International Financial Architecture and The Global Recession Risk. He was Director of the Banco Chase and of the Rio de Janeiro Association of Banks and vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank. He is Managing Director of CMP Associates.
Table of Contents
Introduction, Scope and Content
The World Economy, Prosperity and Conflicts
International Official Institutions
Banks and Capital Markets
Risk Management and World Trade, Investment and Finance
The Theory of the State
International Trade of Goods and Services
Trade Agreements
Poverty, the Environment and Climate Change
Financial Globalization
International Economic Law
The Global Recession Risk
Conclusion