Hero or villain? The financial system in the 21st century

J Libich, L Lenten - Journal of Economic Surveys, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The paper reviews the literature and data on the role of finance in socioeconomic
development. The evidence suggests that a well‐developed financial system can certainly …

Market Efficiency, Skilled Human Capital, and Financial Deregulation over the Past Century

F Akbas, L Ay, P Koch - … , and Financial Deregulation over the Past …, 2023 - papers.ssrn.com
Contrary to the prevailing view, equity markets have not followed a consistent trend toward
increasing efficiency over time. Instead, we document more timely price adjustment to both …