This volume, dedicated to John W. Kensinger, explores a variety of topics in financial economics, including firm growth, investment risks, and the profitability of the banking industry. With its global perspective, Essays in Financial Economics is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part I. The Reform Trajectory of China’s Economy -- Chapter 2. Reform and Opening Up: A ‘Matter of Life and Death -- Chapter 3. The Reform Path: From Grassroot Reforms to Party-State Capitalism -- Part II. The Big Picture of China’s Economy Today -- Chapter 4....

The objective of the report is to provide European Union (EU) policymakers with an actionable toolbox for how they can contribute to mobilising private finance for climate-friendly investments. Climatefriendly investments are defined as investments aligned with the transition to a low-carbon...

The work report first describes the current developments on the German market for nonperforming loans, which after its peak in spring 2007 is now also affected by the financial crisis. The sale of small and medium-size portfolios is described within the scope of a case study. Furthermore, the...