This book analyzes the extent to which banks and industry have worked together to promote economic growth. The countries examined are the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Korea. This is an important analysis, because so many developing countries have undertaken market-oriented plans for development. There are important lessons of dedicated capital that can be learned from these experiences. Furthermore, as financial systems are modernized, the financial services industry plays a critical role in economic development.Contents: Origins of Banking AlliancesInternational Leadership in the United KingdomDedicated Capital in GermanyFormal and Informal Ties in JapanForging Banking Alliances in China, Hong Kong, and KoreaSteps Toward Financial Modernization in the United StatesReadership: Students and professionals in finance.Key Features:STP is a newly developed tool, which have been successfully applied to several aspects such as the control of Boolean network, control of power systems, etc. It also has many other potential applicationsFirst book in English on this topic, which systematically introduces the theory and its various applicationsCan be treated as a textbook with its numerous examples and exercises for students. It is particularly suitable as a graduate textbook as well as for self-study and research referenceStandard reference of STP for scientists and engineers