
Volume II provides an in-depth analysis of important specific issues, detailed discussion of the independence of the Bank of Israel, and an econometric study of the central banks policies. This volume also includes a historical account of the liberalization of Israel's foreign-exchange market and various issues related to the banking system, such as concentration, competition, and especially banking supervision. In one of the articles in this volume, based on a series of interviews, the top officials of the Bank of Israel present their view on the Banks policies in the various periods.
This volume investigates the operational mechanics, policy independence, and regulatory evolution of the Bank of Israel during critical periods of national economic development. Authors Haim Barkai and Nissan Liviatan leverage their expertise in Israeli economic history to compile a rigorous examination of central banking practices. The text utilizes a combination of econometric modeling, historical documentation, and primary source interviews with high-level officials to evaluate the efficacy of monetary interventions. The framework centers on the transition toward market liberalization and the structural challenges inherent in maintaining banking stability.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a specialized resource for understanding the institutional development of Israel's financial sector. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which makes it most suitable for students of economics and policy practitioners.
Page Count:
212
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019062356X
ISBN-13:
9780190623562
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