Public Banks - Decarbonisation, Definancialisation and Democratisation

The first single-authored exploration of the world of public banks. Focusing in on six worldwide case studies, the author reveals that public banks have the resources needed to tackle decarbonisation, definancialisation, and democratisation. These institutions are capable of catalysing the future of financing sustainable and stable development.

List of contents

Introducing Public Banks; 1. The World of Public Banks; 2. Contrasting Evidence, Contending Views: Towards a Dynamic Alternative; 3. Credible Legacies, Neoliberal Transition; 4. Decarbonisation; 5. Definancialisation; 6. Democratisation; 7. A Democratised Public Bank for a Green and Just Transition: A Proposal; 8. Epilogue Public Banks in a Time of COVID-19; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Thomas Marois is a Senior Lecturer at SOAS University of London and Senior Research Fellow in Patient Finance and Banking at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP). Thomas sits on the Advisory Board of the Public Banking Institute, has authored the book States, Banks and Crisis (2012), and co-edited the book Public Banks and Covid-19 (2020).

Summary

The first single-authored exploration of the world of public banks. Focusing in on six worldwide case studies, the author reveals that public banks have the resources needed to tackle decarbonisation, definancialisation, and democratisation. These institutions are capable of catalysing the future of financing sustainable and stable development.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Marois, Marois Thomas
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2023
• EAN: 9781108984515
• ISBN: 978-1-108-98451-5
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Money & Monetary Policy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Banks & Banking, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Macroeconomics, Banking, LAW / Banking, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, macroeconomics, economic growth, Monetary Economics, Development Studies, Alternative & renewable energy industries, Alternative and renewable energy industries, Banking law