From the Post Enron Accounting Scandals to the Subprime Crisis: A Financial History of the United States 2004-2006

by Jerry W. Markham

Overview

Originally published in 2011, this volume examines the Enron-era scandals and several corporate governance issues that were raised as a result of these scandals. It then describes developments in the securities and derivatives markets, covering hedge funds, venture capital, private equity and sovereign wealth funds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032161303
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/31/2024
Series:	Financial History of the United States
Pages:	430
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jerry W. Markham is a professor of law at Florida International University in Miami, USA, where he teaches corporate and international business law.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Enron and Corporate Reforms 1. Enron and Its Aftermath 2. Other Enron-Era Scandals 3. Corporate Governance Reforms Part 2: Financial Market Developments 4. Securities, Banking, and Insurance 5. Commodity Markets 6. The Rise of the Hedge Funds and Private Equity 7. The Mortgage Market 8. A Critical Look at the Reformers.

Editorial Reviews

‘…an invaluable resource.’ Thomas Lee Haen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.

‘…carefully documented and lucidly written…Markham’s series is invaluable to scholars, practitioners, and financial history buffs because it analyses every major event, product, market development and regulatory intervention that has impacted U.S. financial markets during the past few years.’ Jose Gabilondo, Florida State University, USA.

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