Theoretical Foundations of Financial Intermediation

This book presents a comprehensive and contemporary analysis of the theories and practices of financial intermediation, addressing the challenges and dynamics that define the global financial system. With a didactic and grounded approach, the author explores essential concepts such as information asymmetry, risk management, banking regulations and models of banking behavior. Combining theory and practical examples, the book examines how banks and financial institutions influence the functioning of economies, providing tools to understand the relationship between surplus and deficit agents, liquidity management and the impact of monetary policies. Aimed at students, researchers and financial professionals, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to understand the foundations of financial intermediation and its implications for the global economic scenario.