Why Are There So Many Banking Crises?: The Politics and Policy of Bank Regulation - Hardcover

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Jean-Charles Rochet is professor of mathematics and economics at the University of Toulouse and a visiting professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His books include (with Xavier Freixas) "Microeconomics of Banking" and (with Guillaume Plantin) "When Insurers Go Bust" (Princeton).

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"Jean-Charles Rochet is one of the dedicated 'audacious pioneers' who have attempted to dissect with rigor, precision, and creativity some of the most elusive issues of financial (in)stability. It is pleasing to see his work presented in a unified, clear, and well-written form. A testament to his formidable contributions and remarkable insights, this book will guide researchers and students, as well as practitioners, into the future."--Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, Said Business School, University of Oxford

"Why are there so many banking crises? One answer is that so few economists of Jean-Charles Rochet's caliber have worked on the problem. Combining analytical and technical abilities, institutional knowledge, clear writing, and common sense to an outstanding degree, Rochet has produced a book that will benefit everyone who reads it."--Charles Goodhart, London School of Economics and Political Science

"This collection of important papers by Jean-Charles Rochet, one of the leading theoreticians of banking, should generate great interest."--George Kaufman, Loyola University Chicago

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"Jean-Charles Rochet is one of the dedicated 'audacious pioneers' who have attempted to dissect with rigor, precision, and creativity some of the most elusive issues of financial (in)stability. It is pleasing to see his work presented in a unified, clear, and well-written form. A testament to his formidable contributions and remarkable insights, this book will guide researchers and students, as well as practitioners, into the future."--Dimitrios P. Tsomocos, Said Business School, University of Oxford

"Why are there so many banking crises? One answer is that so few economists of Jean-Charles Rochet's caliber have worked on the problem. Combining analytical and technical abilities, institutional knowledge, clear writing, and common sense to an outstanding degree, Rochet has produced a book that will benefit everyone who reads it."--Charles Goodhart, London School of Economics and Political Science

"This collection of important papers by Jean-Charles Rochet, one of the leading theoreticians of banking, should generate great interest."--George Kaufman, Loyola University Chicago