The Great Trade Collapse of 2008-2009 presented a critical challenge to the global financial system, particularly impacting trade finance. This book, authored by Jean-Pierre Chauffour, investigates the mechanisms and consequences of this collapse, examining how the disruption of trade finance exacerbated the global economic downturn. It analyzes the specific vulnerabilities within the trade finance sector and explores the policy responses implemented to mitigate the crisis.

This book is likely to be regarded as a significant contribution to the understanding of financial crises and their impact on international trade. The author's focus on the specific mechanisms of trade finance disruption suggests a detailed and analytical approach. The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text aimed at economists, policymakers, and academics with an interest in international finance and economic history.