From the Post Enron Accounting Scandals to the Subprime Crisis

Originally published in 2010, this book documents the growth of a bubble in the subprime residential mortgage market.

Originally published in 2011, this volume examines the Enron-era scandals and several corporate governance issues that were raised as a result of these scandals. It then describes developments in the securities and derivatives markets, covering hedge funds, venture capital, private equity and sovereign wealth funds.

Autorentext

Jerry W. Markham is a professor of law at Florida International University in Miami, USA, where he teaches corporate and international business law.

Inhalt

Part 1: Enron and Corporate Reforms 1. Enron and Its Aftermath 2. Other Enron-Era Scandals 3. Corporate Governance Reforms Part 2: Financial Market Developments 4. Securities, Banking, and Insurance 5. Commodity Markets 6. The Rise of the Hedge Funds and Private Equity 7. The Mortgage Market 8. A Critical Look at the Reformers.