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Is High-Finance An Extractive Sector?, Saskia Sassen
Is High-Finance An Extractive Sector?, Saskia Sassen
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
The article examines some of the key features of high finance (henceforth, simply finance) from the angle of the mix of capabilities that constitute the sector. It has a radically different organizing logic from that of, for instance, the typical mass consumer-oriented corporation. The article posits that finance has de-bordered the narrowly defined notion of finance as simply "financial firms and markets." It emphasizes its capacity to financialize a growing range of material and non-material elements. This has also meant that the sector by now encompasses a very broad range of financial and nonfinancial institutions, different types of jurisdictions, a …
A Review Of "Values In Translation: Human Rights And The Culture Of The World Bank," By Galit A. Sarfaty, Amanda Craig
A Review Of "Values In Translation: Human Rights And The Culture Of The World Bank," By Galit A. Sarfaty, Amanda Craig
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
No abstract provided.
From Reluctant Champion To Development Ringmaster: Managing The Expanding Mission Of The World Bank, Jane Rueger
From Reluctant Champion To Development Ringmaster: Managing The Expanding Mission Of The World Bank, Jane Rueger
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Multilateral Finance And The Environment: A View From The World Bank, Andrew Steer, Jocelyn Mason
The Role Of Multilateral Finance And The Environment: A View From The World Bank, Andrew Steer, Jocelyn Mason
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Dr. Steer and Mr. Mason begin by noting that since fundingfor
the Rio Earth Summit agreements has not been forthcoming,
multilateralfinanciailn stitutions (MFIs) have taken responsibilityf or
advancing the environmental agenda set forth at the Summit. Dr.
Steer and Mr. Mason note that MFIs furnish three crucial functions
in implementing the global environmental agenda. First, MFIs are
able to target investments in developing countries that involve
important environmental issues. Second, MFIs are able to support
policy reforms within developing countries to ensure environmental
standards and issues are properly addressed. Finally, MFIs can
multiply a small amount offunding into a significant …