Capital Flows in the APEC Region

Capital Flows in the APEC Region
Author: Mr.Mohsin S. Khan
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1995-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557754660

The developing economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have been the recipients of a considerable volume of capital inflows in the 1990s. Given the increased integration of capital markets, it is not surprising that monetary control became more difficult for many developing APEC economies. Formulating an appropriate policy response has naturally been important. The three papers that make up this Occasional Paper each examine different aspects of these issues.

APEC and Liberalisation of the Chinese Economy

APEC and Liberalisation of the Chinese Economy
Author: Peter Drysdale
Publisher: ANU E Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1922144576

"This book assembles papers that were produced under a three year collaborative research program on 'China and APEC' undertaken by the AustraliaJapan Research Centre, in the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Management at The Australian National University and the APEC Policy Research Center, in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. ... The work on this project and the papers in the volume provide a base for developing ideas that could be helpful to the policy agenda for APEC 2001."--Preface.

Capital Flows and the Emerging Economies

Capital Flows and the Emerging Economies
Author: Sebastian Edwards
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226184722

The 1990s witnessed several acute currency crises among developing nations that invariably spread to other nearby at-risk countries. These episodes—in Mexico, Thailand, South Korea, Russia, and Brazil—were all exacerbated by speculative foreign investments and high-volume movements of capital in and out of those countries. Insufficient domestic controls and a sluggish international response further undermined these economies, as well as the credibility of external oversight agencies like the International Monetary Fund. This timely volume examines the correlation between volatile capital mobility, currency instability, and the threat of regional contagion, focusing particular attention on the emergent economies of Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. Together these studies offer a new understanding of the empirical relationship between capital flows, international trade, and economic performance, and also afford key insights into realms of major policy concern.

Policy Priorities for International Trade and Jobs

Policy Priorities for International Trade and Jobs
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2012-05-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9264180176

Launched and co-ordinated by the OECD, the International Collaborative Initiative on Trade and Employment (ICITE) is a two-year old joint undertaking of ten international organisations. This book brings together some of the results of ICITE's research.

OECD Insights International Trade Free, Fair and Open?

OECD Insights International Trade Free, Fair and Open?
Author: Love Patrick
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre:
ISBN: 926406026X

Argues that prosperity has rarely, if ever, been achieved or sustained without trade. Trade alone, however, is not enough; policies targeting employment, education, health and other issues are also needed to promote well-being and tackle the challenges of a globalised economy.

Economic Development of the Arab Countries

Economic Development of the Arab Countries
Author: Mr.Saíd El-Naggar
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1993-05-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557753328

This volume, edited by Said El-Naggar, is the fifth in a series of seminars dealing with economic issues of particular importance to the Arab countries. Held in Manama, Bahrain, in February 1993, it covered topics pertaining to economic development of the Arab countries in the nineties. The seven papers that were presented comprised economic reform in the Arab countries, including particularly structural issues; investment policies and capital flows; inter-Arab labor movements; environment and development; development of human resources; and European economic integration. An overview of the topics is presented by the seminar moderator, Said El-Naggar.

Bank Lending

Bank Lending
Author: Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470827483

Sophisticated banking is vital for modern society to function and prosper. Banks lend to individuals and corporations but do so after carefully exploring the risks they undertake to each customer. This book examines the important role of lending in banking operations and how banks can implement safe and effective loan initiatives. Banks rely on lending to generate profits, but it can be a risky venture. It is important for banking professionals to understand how to mitigate those risks. Bank Lending from the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers discusses a variety of topics that impact a bank's loan strategy. This is an essential read for candidates studying for the HKIB Associateship Examination and those who want to acquire expert knowledge of Hong Kong's bank lending system. Topics covered in this book include: Assessing and reducing lending risk Understanding the customer through financial statements Using ratios to determine risk Setting up an internal structure to reduce risk Pricing and managing loans Dah Sing Bank is delighted to sponsor this resourceful book. The Dah Sing Group is a leading financial services group in Hong Kong, active in providing banking, insurance, financial, and other related services in Hong Kong, Macau, and the People's Republic of China. The Dah Sing Group has gained a reputation as one of the most progressive and innovative financial services groups. Keys to its success are the strength of the Dah Sing management team and the group's commitment to serving its customers.

The New Asia-Pacific Order

The New Asia-Pacific Order
Author: Heng Chee Chan
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1997
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9813055758

Focusing on the emergence of a new economic, political, and security order in the post-Cold War Asia-Pacific region, this book examines the sustainability of economic dynamism; the shape of regional groupings in the next decade; the relative shifts in the balance among the major powers; the new security architecture; and globalization, democratization, and human rights.