- Item type
- Book
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 978-0-262-51125-4
- Note
- Geographical area
- GENERAL
The authors compare financial systems in different countries. They argue that the view that market-based systems are best is simplistic. A more nuanced approach is necessary. Financial institutions are not simply veils, disguising the allocation mechanism without affecting it, but are crucial to overcoming market imperfections. An optimal financial system relies on both financial markets and financial intermediaries.