Global Monetary Governance

'Benjamin J. Cohen was present at the creation of International Political Economy and as its most prolific scholar has done much to influence the subsequent course of this subject. This collection of essays provides an indispensable overview of his work on the politics of international money and finance, but more than this, it offers a compelling assessment of the causes and consequences of the rise of global capital markets. Essential reading for all students of global monetary and financial affairs.' - "Andrew Walter, Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at the London School of Economics, UK" "Global Monetary Governance" is the greatest hits album IPE students and scholars will line up around the block to get a copy of. Four decades of the best of Cohen -- this collection brings together many of his important contributions on the politics of international monetary and finance. Jonathan Kirshner, Professor of Government at Cornell University, USA Since the 1970s, Benjamin Cohen has written some of the most important and influential work on the political economy of international money and finance. This collection very usefully brings together many of his most outstanding contributions in one place. Cohen's work stands out not just for its analytical innovation and rigor. He also has a unique gift for explaining even the most complex subjects in an interesting and accessible manner. For anyone working in this field, this collection should be required reading. Eric Helleiner, CIGI Chair in International Governance, University of Waterloo, Canada