Banking and Financial Systems : Catalysts of Social and Political Change / Laura Guercio.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guercio, Laura, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Banks and banking.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the intricate interconnections between states and banking and financial systems, examining how the dominance of banks influences global politics. It delves into the multifaceted impact of government regulations on business operations and the economy, emphasizing the crucial role of central banks in managing money supply and inflation. Positioned at the nexus of society, banks and financial institutions exert significant influence on various societal concerns and play vital roles in the global economy. The book proposes that banks can drive social impact by focusing on areas such as their employees, customers, and the ripple effect created by their investments. It raises essential questions about whether the financial system's influence extends beyond shaping choices to impacting policy decisions, societal behaviors, and even opposition to state determinations. The work advocates for scholarly inquiries into the modern functions of states and financial institutions, addressing the pivotal actors shaping decisions within societies. While referencing preceding research, the book establishes a novel typology of research, recognizing the need for further refinement and elaboration within this relatively scarce domain of study, aiming to contribute to a deeper understanding of the evolving dynamics between states and financial systems.

Contents:

Intro

Introduction

PART 1

The Interconnection of Banks and Financial Systems with States

Chapter 1

Banking and financial systems: A topic in the debate on the role of State and non-State actors

Section One: The banking and the financial system in social and political contexts

Section Two: The role of banking and financial systems in the framework of States' government: A literature analysis

Section Three: Are States hostages of banks and financial systems? The 'perversus nexus' and its effect on legal, political and social dimensions

Chapter 2

Banks and Financial Systems as Actors in the Global, Social, and Political Processes

Section One: The interconnection of bank and financial system with politics

Section Two: The monopoly on money and the excessive power of banks

Section Three: The BNPP case and applicable theories

PART II

The Interconnection of Banks and Financial Systems with Environmental, Social and Human Rights Fields

Chapter 3

Banks and Financial Systems as Actors in the Current Global Challenges in Environmental, Social, and Human Rights Matters

Section One: Banks and financial systems and the global challenge of fighting terrorism

Section Two: The Banking and financial systems' connection to human rights in the environment field

Section Three: The Banking and Financial Systems' Connection to Energy and Climate Change

Chapter 4

Ethics in the Banking and Financial System

Section One: The intersection between the ethical dimension and banking and financial systems

Section Two: System of regulation and standards of banking ethics

Section Three: What's next?

Conclusions

References.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781804413821

1804413828

9781804413814

180441381X

OCLC:

1432590523