Since the outbreak of the US subprime crisis in 2007, financial stability has become a pressing item in the agenda of governments and policy-makers worldwide. However, to date, there are no books that provide a comprehensive analysis of financial stability in all of its dimensions....

The Banking Sector Under Financial Stabilityrecognises the critical importance of the banking sector with respect to financial stability risks, and considers the unique position of banks which by nature assume higher risks, existing within a low equity to total assets ratio.

The Corporate, Real Estate, Household, Government and Non-Bank Financial Sectors Under Financial Stabilityundertakes a systematic approach to provide a complete analysis and risk assessment of each of these sectors which interact closely to financial stability.

Economic Areas Under Financial Stabilityexamines several core areas which interact directly with financial stability. A comprehensive consideration is given of local and international developments, the payment and settlements system, reserves, derivatives and exchange rates.

Tools and Techniques for Financial Stability Analysis explores all key aspects of analytical tools and challenges for sound financial stability assessments. Comprehensive coverage is given to value at risk, stress testing, graphical tools for financial stability, the financial system stress...