Maximilian J.B. Hall, Reader in Banking and Financial Regulation, Loughborough University, UK

• Contents: Part I: Financial Structure and the Reform Debate 1. The Japanese Financial System 2. Pressures for Reform Part II: Financial Reform 3. Financial Deregulation 4. Financial Reform Under the ‘Big Bang’ Programme 5. Supervisory Reform 6. Reform of the Bank of Japan Part III: The Consequences of Financial Reform for Public Policy 7. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for the Conduct of Monetary Policy 8. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for Prudential Policy Index

'Most readers of this journal will be well aware of the recent (and ongoing) deregulatory reforms of the Japanese financial sector but very few will appreciate the economic and legislative histories leading up to the "Big Bang" programme of financial reform. This book will be invaluable in plugging that gap in understanding. . . This book must be essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding and an independent assessment of Japan's financial reforms.'

Maximilian J.B. Hall, Reader in Banking and Financial Regulation, Loughborough University, UK

• Contents: Part I: Financial Structure and the Reform Debate 1. The Japanese Financial System 2. Pressures for Reform Part II: Financial Reform 3. Financial Deregulation 4. Financial Reform Under the ‘Big Bang’ Programme 5. Supervisory Reform 6. Reform of the Bank of Japan Part III: The Consequences of Financial Reform for Public Policy 7. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for the Conduct of Monetary Policy 8. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for Prudential Policy Index

'Most readers of this journal will be well aware of the recent (and ongoing) deregulatory reforms of the Japanese financial sector but very few will appreciate the economic and legislative histories leading up to the "Big Bang" programme of financial reform. This book will be invaluable in plugging that gap in understanding. . . This book must be essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding and an independent assessment of Japan's financial reforms.'

Maximilian J.B. Hall, Reader in Banking and Financial Regulation, Loughborough University, UK

• Contents: Part I: Financial Structure and the Reform Debate 1. The Japanese Financial System 2. Pressures for Reform Part II: Financial Reform 3. Financial Deregulation 4. Financial Reform Under the ‘Big Bang’ Programme 5. Supervisory Reform 6. Reform of the Bank of Japan Part III: The Consequences of Financial Reform for Public Policy 7. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for the Conduct of Monetary Policy 8. Implications of Financial Liberalisation for Prudential Policy Index

'Most readers of this journal will be well aware of the recent (and ongoing) deregulatory reforms of the Japanese financial sector but very few will appreciate the economic and legislative histories leading up to the "Big Bang" programme of financial reform. This book will be invaluable in plugging that gap in understanding. . . This book must be essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding and an independent assessment of Japan's financial reforms.'