The unceasing development of our globalized economy is guided as much by political and social forces as it is by financial theories and technical models. This volume examines the ways in which these forces have evolved into institutions, strategies, and tactics. Because economies expand and contract, these forces also determine the ways we supervise and regulate. This high-level examination of the global political economy includes articles about specific countries, crises, and international systems for understanding the financial globalization. Substantial articles by top scholars sets this volume apart from other information sources Diverse international perspectives result in new opportunities for analysis and research Rapidly developing subjects will interest readers well into the future