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Books: Text Books: Banks and Banking
Rethinking Bank Regulation: Till Angels Governby James R. Barth, Gerard Caprio Jr., and Ross Levine List Price: $65.00 Available from Amazon $53.50 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review 'This well-written and compelling book shakes the conventional wisdom about banking regulation to its foundations. It is also a model of how to do judicious analysis of an important policy question, then apply it to give real world recommendations. Nobody involved with financial and banking policies, or for that matter with economic policy in developing countries in general, can afford NOT to read this book.' William Easterly, New York University 'an important book. It provides striking evidence (using a unique data set created at the World Bank) that strengthening the discretionary powers of prudential supervisors in countries with weak institutional environments leads to lower level of bank development, greater corruption in lending and banks that are less safe and sound. Following the Basel II recommendation of strengthening supervisory powers, therefore, may do more harm than good in developing countries, unless it is accompanied by substantial progress in institutional development. This book provides an important warning to policy makers that what works for advanced countries may not work for developing countries.' Frederic Mishkin, Columbia University 'Rethinking Bank Regulation is a thought provoking study, attacking the current practice of bank regulation and supervision. Using data from more than 150 countries, the authors conclude that strengthening capital standards or empowering supervisors does not boost bank efficiency, reduce corruption in lending, or lower banking system fragility. They urge reforms that would emphasize greater disclosure and transparency in the banking sector as well as better private sector monitoring of banks. This is a must read for all those interested in banking sector reform. It will also be fascinating for students of political economy. Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund Book Description This volume assembles and presents a new database on bank regulation in over 150 countries (included also on CD). It offers the first comprehensive cross-country assessment of the impact of bank regulation on the operation of banks, and assesses the validity of the Basel Committee's influential approach to bank regulation. The treatment also provides an empirical evaluation of the historic debate about the proper role of government in the economy by studying bank regulation and analyzes the role of politics in determining regulatory approaches to banking. The data also indicate that restrictions on the entry of new banks, government ownership of banks, and restrictions on bank activities hurt banking system performance. The authors find that domestic political factors shape both regulations and their effectiveness. |
Bank Loans : Secondary Market and Portfolio Managementby Frank J. Fabozzi Available from Amazon $75.00 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description The bank loan market has increased dramatically in recent years and is now viewed by some as a distinct asset class. This comprehensive book covers the structure of the market, secondary market in trading practices, and how to manage a bank loan portfolio. Book Info Discusses the steady rise of the commercial loan market that has recently transformed from dinosaur into an efficient segment of the capital markets. |
English for International Banking and Finance Student's book (Cambridge Professional English S.)by Jim Corbett Available from Amazon $25.36 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description This course develops language skills relevant to professionals working in financial institutions. The topics covered include different types of bank organisation, international currency dealing, trade finance and electronic banking. |
Practicing Financial Planning for Professionals Textbook Version, Ninth Editionby Sid Mittra, Tom Potts, and Leon LaBrecque List Price: $69.95 Available from Amazon $44.07 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Harold Evensky, CFP, 2005 "It's an invaluable reference Now in it's 9th editionit has become an institution." Book Description This is the textbook version of the critically acclaimed Practicing Financial Planning for Professionals. It is the 9th edition, updated August 2005. |
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrongby James W. Loewen List Price: $16.00 Available from Amazon $10.08 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly Sociology professor Loewen lambastes history textbooks as both too inaccurate and too bland to engage students. Copyright 1996 Reed business Information, Inc. From Booklist When textbook gaffes make news, as with the tome that explained that the Korean War ended when Truman dropped the atom bomb, the expeditious remedy would be to fire the editor. Loewen would rather hire a new team of authors bent on the pursuit of context instead of factoids. In Loewen's ideal text, events and people illuminating the multicultural holy trinity of race, gender, and social class would predominate over the fixation on heroes and acts of government. Such is the mood adopted throughout this critique of 12 American history texts in current use. Vetting 10 topics they commonly address--from the Pilgrims to the Vietnam War--Loewen bewails a long train of alleged omissions and distortions. To account for the deplorable situation, he offers this quasi-Marxist explanation: "Perhaps we are all dupes, manipulated by elite white male capitalists who orchestrate how history is written as part of their scheme to perpetuate their own power and privilege at the expense of the rest of us." Certainly students' appalling ignorance of history is troublesome, and broken families and excessive TV viewing are at least the equals of white male conspirators as the cause. However, libraries located where dissatisfaction with textbooks exists should be interested in Loewen's critique. Gilbert Taylor --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. |
Microfinance Handbook: An Institutional and Financial Perspective (Sustainable Banking With the Poor)by Joanna Ledgerwood List Price: $30.00 Available from Amazon $18.90 On 7-21-2006 
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Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives 5th Edition Updateby James A. Banks and Cherry A. Banks Available from Amazon $59.95 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Turn challenges into opportunities With this outstanding collection of chapters by leading scholars and researchers in the field, you can develop the knowledge and skills needed to maximize the opportunities that diversity offers while minimizing its challenges. You’ll explore current and emerging research, concepts, debates, and teaching strategies for educating students from different cultural, racial, ethnic, language, gender, social class, and religious groups.
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Offshore Money Book, The : How to Move Assets Offshore for Privacy, Protection, and Tax Advantageby Arnold Cornez List Price: $18.95 Available from Amazon $12.32 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Here is a timely, comprehensive, and invaluable guide to using offshore investing as a method of asset protection. From evaluating places in which to invest to avoiding offshore scams, this easy-to-understand book provides you with all there is to know about keeping the money you earn. About The Author Arnold Cornez, J.D., is president of the Global Group Ltd., a financial consulting company. He has been quoted in Barron's and has appeared on the PBS program "Frontline." |
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