Preliminary -- Contributors -- 1. China: New engine of world growth -- 2. The impact of SARS -- 3. The travails of current macroeconomic and exchange rate management -- 4. The changing pattern of economic growth -- 5. Transforming the banking sector -- 6. Financial opening and economic growth: A...

25 years of reform have transformed China from a centrally planned and closed system to a predominantly market-driven and open economy. China is emerging as the new powerhouse for the world economy. This book discusses the impact and significance of this transformation, presenting conclusions...

1. Emerging Risks: An Overview; Thomas Walker, Dieter Gramlich, Kalima Vico, and Adele Dumont-Bergeron -- Part I. Ecological Risks -- 2. Climate Change: Macroeconomic Impact and Implications for Monetary Policy; Sandra Batten, Rhiannon Sowerbutts, and Misa Tanaka -- 3. Global Warming and Extreme...

This book creates a common framework for not only identifying but discussing the key factors in establishing a strong global market and financial system and is a valuable reference for those interested in an in-depth understanding of the financial markets and global finance.