The Economics of Banking Author:Kent Matthews, John Thompson The Economics of Banking describes and explains the behaviour of banks by examining trends and operations in banking within a mathematically accessible microeconomic framework. This new 3rd edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the major changes that have taken place in the banking sector and many new topics including new coverag... more »e of Islamic banking.
This accessible and user-friendly textbook is essential reading for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in banking.
New to this Edition:Fully updated including new material on the financial crisis and the many implications for bankingNew coverage of Islamic bankingDiscussion of microfinance/credit unions is included in chapter 4New coverage of the Shadow Banking SystemThe impact of Basel 3 and the Vickers Report is discussed particularly with regards to the idea of ring fencingUpdated statistics and financial data « less