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While paramount to the modern economy, understanding how the banking system works has been usually cast aside from overall economic education. Even in the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, which has underlined the vital importance of banking in the economy, the workings of the sector remain a black box. To this end, this book provides a comprehensive and easy to read review of the banking sector, covering all issues related to commercial and investment banking and providing experienced as well as non-expert readers the opportunity to expand their knowledge on these topics. After going through the book, readers have the opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge regarding the commercial and investment functions of the banking sector and the ability to evaluate the potential outcome of policy actions.

Money, Credit, and Crises: Understanding the Modern Banking System

Part I: A History of Banking1.A brief history of money and credit2.Banking in the 20th Century
Part II: How Banking Works3.Money and Inflation4.Money and Banking5.Banking and the economy6.Investment Banking7.Banking in Crisis8.Financial Instability
Part III: Modern Banking9.Securitization10.Shadow Banking11.Modern Crisis-Dealing Practices12.Epilogue: The Future