How The Stock Markets Work - 6th Edition: A Guide to the International Markets (Century business) - Softcover

Chapman, Colin

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9780712679701: How The Stock Markets Work - 6th Edition: A Guide to the International Markets (Century business)

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ISBN 10: 0712679707 ISBN 13: 9780712679701

Publisher: Random House Business, 1998

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This sixth edition of an established 'City classic' includes four new chapters, on the emerging markets, the impact of the Internet and World Wide Web, the 'end of paper' and global privatisation, as well as being substantially revised and updated throughout. How The Stockmarkets Work provides a highly readable and comprehensible account of today's global money village: the development and operations of all the major stock markets around the world. It examines the sweeping changes brought about by regulation and recent developments in information technology, and describes who the sharebuyers are and how the process works for both major institutions and small investors.

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The 8th edition has been updated and revised throughout for the new financial age, and contains seven completely new chapters:1.The role of the stock markets in world capitalism: a new introductory chapter looking at how the equity and bond markets have increased in power and influence since the collapse of the former Soviet Union, to become the spine of the new economic mantra: globalisation. 2.The markets: the global traders London, Frankfurt, New York, Tokyo and Asia; up and coming emerging markets; the high risk stock markets.3.Market movers: governments, fund managers, speculators, the analysts, chartists and the media.4.Crime on the markets: open prisons for bad boys; the role of the FSA and the SEC.5.Working in the markets: the range of jobs on offer, the qualifications and training required plus information about pay and prospects. 6.Finding the facts: the press; tip sheets and newsletters; television; the internet.7.The future: stakeholders or shareholders. Who are the stakeholders and what impact will they have on the stock markets?

Book Description:

New sixth edition, fully revised, of the standard guide to the history and operations of all the major stock markets around the world.

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