Name Course University Tutor Date Financial Management Topic Impact of International Financial Crisis on World International Markets Introduction Financial markets and credit institutions are fundamental in the modern economy as they coordinate the networks and production circuits by directing capital to where the maximum profit level can be obtained However , in 2008 the global markets witnessed the worst financial crisis that can only be compared to the days of the Great Depression , which occurred in 1929-1930 (Gokay , 2009 Rose , 2010 . A drop in the profits of

financial institutions led to a sharp fall in the stock exchange markets (Altvater , 2007 Kim et al , 2009 . Consequently , there was a spectacular fall in the share prices in most of the world 's major markets , as a number of European and American banks declared massive losses in the 2007 end of year results . Financial crises can occur at national levels but the effect of the same at international levels causes major shifts in the world 's economy . Strategic financial management is cited as an important tool that corporate need in order to predict and overcome similar future scenarios of financial crisis (Scott , 2010
The purpose of this review is to gather information concerning the impact of international financial crises on the global market . The literatures reviewed will be critically evaluated to determine the causative factors contributing to international financial crises . The role of strategic financial management in corporatism as a way to manage episodes of financial crisis will be analysed
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