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Informationen zum Autor Hans Keiding is Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Klappentext Economics of Banking presents a thorough overview and analysis of the key aspects of financial intermediation necessary to understand this field. Based on the latest theory, and supporting arguments with practical examples, Hans Keiding discusses the problems of competition, risk taking in banks and the irregularities that may occur as a result. Banks in distress and avoiding bank failures through suitable regulation are also treated in a rigorous, yet easy-to-understand way. Economics of Banking: . treats financial intermediation both from the point of view of the bank itself and from that of society . covers both microeconomics of banking and risk management in banks . offers more complicated mathematics as optional A comprehensive advanced undergraduate or master's level textbook for students in banking, economics and finance who need to get to grips with the economic theory of banks. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive text that covers both the microeconomics of banking and risk management in banks. Chapters are self-contained, making it easy to select specific topics for teaching. Striking a balance between analyses of the underlying principles and their practical applications, it is an ideal advanced undergraduate or master's level textbook. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Why are there Banks? 2. The Business Lines of a Bank 3. Basic Concepts of Risk Management 4. Market Risk and Value at Risk Analysis 5. The Loan Contract 6. Credit Rationing 7. Credit Risk 8. Securitization and Shadow Banking 9. Investment Banking and Corporate Finance 10. Payments 11. Competition and Risk Taking 12. Irregularities in the Banking Sector 13. Operational Risk 14. Liquidity Shocks, Bank Runs and the Interbank Market 15. Deposit Insurance 16. Lenders of Last Resort and Central Banks 17. Reorganization of Banks 18. Capital Regulation and the Basel Accords References Index....
