Russian Banking: Evolution, Problems and Prospects (New Horizons in Money and Finance Series)

ISBN 10: 1840649410 / ISBN 13: 9781840649413

Published by Edward Elgar Pub, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Russian Banking: Evolution, Problems and Prospects (New Horizons in Money and Finance Series)
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840649410
• ISBN 13: 9781840649413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Russian Banking considers the rise of commercial market-oriented banks in Russia, their links with government and non-financial companies and their role as intermediaries in the provision of finance for investment.

The contributors explore the legacy of the Soviet past and current functions of the Russian banking system, contrasting these with those in other post-communist societies and describing peculiarities such as informal networks and corruption.

The book also discusses the economic and global aspects of Russia's reform, focusing on financial crises, foreign depositors to Russian banks and the implications for Russian foreign debt.

This up-to-date and comprehensive account of commercial banking in modern Russia will appeal to those concerned with the economics of transition or comparative banking. Political scientists and sociologists with an interest in forms of capitalism and the roles of banks will also find the book to be a fascinating read.

About the Author

Edited by David Lane, Senior Research Associate, University of Cambridge, UK