Financializing
Financializing refers to the increasing dominance of financial markets, financial motives, financial actors, and financial institutions in the operation of domestic and international economies. This process involves a shift in the importance and influence of finance within economic activity, often leading to a greater focus on short-term financial gains and shareholder value. It can manifest in various ways, including the growth of the financial sector relative to the real economy, the increased complexity and volume of financial transactions, and the integration of financial considerations into non-financial businesses and everyday life.
Key aspects of financialization include the expansion of financial markets for trading assets and derivatives, the