The great economic histories, for example by Bairoch, Braudel, Cipolla, de Vries, and Pirenne, are full of detailed facts and broad ideas. Emerging Markets and Financial Globalization belongs to the same category (and on the same bookshelf) for a simple reason - like the classics, you cannot pick up this volume without learning or thinking something new. Sovereign bond spreads shed great light on both how the world used to operate and where it may now be headed.

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how internationally integrated bond markets functioned in what is sometimes called (perhaps misleadingly) the world economy's 'golden age'. An important contribution to the study of financial globalisation Masters' programs in economics and international affairs should use this book to introduce their students to the intricacies of globalisation. It is certainly a must read for everybody interested in the field of international economics.

Accessible writing, elegant analysis, and profound insights - a must read for those interested in financial globalization

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