Whether the workings of financial markets do, or should, support sustainable development is the primary question of this study. Other questions examined may become increasingly important as populations grow and developing countries enter financial markets.
"Competition law is a complex and constantly evolving area of law which affects every aspect of the market economy, including the financial services sector. This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the application of the EU competition rules to banking and insurance i…
Reviews the development and implementation of new information technologies in several clerical occupations and sectors, in order to identify its positive and negative consquences for women's employment. Considers the likely size, incidence, nature, and timing of these effects, a…
Based on survey data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and related agencies, and on 82 interviews conducted with employers, workers, unions, and other labour organizations during 1987 and 1988. Covers trends from 1969 to 1994.
"This book examines the behavior of individuals at risk, insurance industry decision makers and policy makers involved in the selling, buying, and regulating of insurance"--
"Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run…
"Knowledge of risk models and the assessment of risk is a fundamental part of the training of actuaries and all who are involved in financial, pensions and insurance mathematics. This book provides students and others with a firm foundation in a wide range of statistical and pro…