Lending, Investments and the Financial Crisis [Hardcover]

This book features contributions from leading researchers into the effect of the recent financial crisis on lending in the banking sector. They explore the emergence of alternative methods of firm financing, including crowdfunding, firm network financing and venture capital, and analyse the performance of listed European innovative firms. The book discusses related topics such as the role of loan dynamics and structure for Central and Eastern European economic growth, the liquidity policy of the European Central Bank during the Euro crisis, sovereign pensions and social security reserve funds.Lending, Investments and the Financial Crisis addresses the ways in which the strategies of institutional investors have been impacted by the crisis. The study focuses on Western, Central and Eastern Europe, while providing a wider context in terms of comparison with the Chinese banking system.List Of Figures
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Preface
Introduction: Lending, Investments And The Financial Crisis: Elena Beccalli And Federica Poli
1. How Difficult Is To Raise Money In Turbulent Times?: Paola Bongini, Arturo Patarnello, Matteo Pelegatti And Monica Rossolini
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Review Of Literature
1.3. Sample Characteristics
1.4. The Cost Of Bonds At Issuance
1.5. Conclusions
2. The '' ''Wisdom Of The Crowd '' '' As An Antidote For The Credit Crunch. A Preliminary Analysis Of The Crowdfunding: Danile Previati, Giuseppe Galloppo And Andrea Salustri
2.1. Introduction: Research Approach And Research Questions
2.2. Crowdfunding Defined: From Policy Orientations To Academic Literature
2.3. Different Kinds Of Crowdfunding And Some Data About Crowdfunding Market
2.4. Crowdfunding Drivers
2.5. Crowdfunding Attractiveness Index
2.6. Crowdfunding Attractiveness Index In The Euro Area
2.7. Summary And Concluding Remarks
3. Financing lC&