Ch. 1. The role of an equity market -- Ch. 2. From information to prices -- Ch. 3. Liquidity -- Ch. 4. What we want from our markets -- Ch. 5. Institutional order flow -- Ch. 6. Order-driven markets -- Ch. 7. Intermediated markets -- Ch. 8. The evolving scene in the United States -- Ch. 9. The evolving scene in Europe -- Ch. 10. Clearing and settlement -- Ch. 11. Regulation -- Ch. 12. Simulated trading -- App. A. Prices and returns -- App. B. From portfolio decisions to trading in a frictionless environment -- App. C. Dimensions of informational efficiency -- App. D. The concept of self-regulation
Summary
"Equity Markets in Action is a detailed look at the foundations of today's markets, and will provide all traders - whether professional or independent - with new insights and answers into the dynamics of the marketplace."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 434-448) and index
