British Financial Crises Since 1825
Author | : Nicholas H. Dimsdale |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199688661 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199688664 |
Rating | : 4/5 (664 Downloads) |
Download or read book British Financial Crises Since 1825 written by Nicholas H. Dimsdale and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of British financial crises since the Napoleonic wars, providing an account of the main crises from 1825 until the credit crunch of 2007-8. The book examines role of the Bank of England as lender of last resort and the successes and failures of crisis management. The scope for reducing the risk of future systemic crises is assessed. The book will be of interest to students, market practitioners, policymakers, and general readers interested in the debate over banking reform.