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Financial Markets in Perspective: Lessons from Economic History and History of Economic Thought

Financial Markets in Perspective: Lessons from Economic History and History of Economic Thought

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This book explores financial markets from a historical perspective, combining contributions from experts in economic thought, economics, and economic history. It offers an integrated approach and examines the workings, impact, and understanding of financial markets, including classical and modern economic theories, financial models, and innovations. The historical perspective highlights that markets are not abstract mechanisms but are institutions populated by diverse agents influenced by rules, customs, and economic theories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 265 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of financial markets, offering a rich historical perspective. Drawing upon the expertise of renowned historians of economic thought, economists, and economic historians, it presents an integrated approach that explores the functioning, implications, and historical understanding of these vital economic entities. The book's contributions span a wide range of topics, including classical and modern economic theories on financial markets and institutions, financial models and innovations, and case studies that shed light on financial history and policy issues. By adopting a historical lens, the book presents markets as living, dynamic institutions populated by a diverse array of agents, governed by specific rules and customs, and shaped by the ever-evolving forces of scientific developments and economic theories.

Through its comprehensive coverage, this book provides a valuable insights into the evolution of financial markets, their role in shaping economies, and the challenges and opportunities they present. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of financial systems and their impact on society.

Weight: 438g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030867553
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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