TY - BOOK AU - Klein, Lawrence R. AU - Shabbir, T. TI - Recent financial crises : : analysis, challenges and implications / SN - 9781843766421 (hbk.) AV - HB3722 .R43 2006 U1 - 338.542 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Cheltenham, UK ; , Northampton, MA : PB - Edward Elgar, KW - Financial crises KW - International economics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Financial crises are recurring phenomena that can cause significant economic and societal loss. This book analyzes why and how financial crises occur, the extent of their impact, and what can be done to prevent their recurrence or reduce the damage they cause. It offers insights on lessons to be learned from outbreaks in East Asia and elsewhere ER -