Finance and Financial Markets
An Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:23rd Jan '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This textbook offers a detailed overview of modern finance, covering markets, institutions, and instruments. Finance and Financial Markets is ideal for students and educators alike.
This comprehensive textbook serves as an accessible introduction to the essential components of modern finance, including financial markets, institutions, and instruments. In Finance and Financial Markets, the author expertly combines theoretical concepts with real-world data, case studies, and numerical examples, ensuring that readers can relate the material to practical applications. The latest edition has been thoroughly updated with fresh data and case studies, making it a relevant resource in a rapidly evolving field. Additionally, the inclusion of more assessment and self-test resources enhances the learning experience for both students and educators.
The book is particularly well-suited for students at various levels who are pursuing courses in economics, business, and finance. It also appeals to individuals seeking to gain a clearer understanding of how the modern financial landscape operates. The new edition introduces a variety of case studies that address significant events such as the Libor scandal, Bitcoin, the FinTech revolution, and the implications of Brexit, providing readers with insightful perspectives on contemporary issues in finance.
Moreover, Finance and Financial Markets offers extensive discussions on derivatives like futures, options, and swaps, along with an in-depth examination of regulatory changes since the financial crisis. To support teaching and learning, a companion website is available, featuring a wealth of resources designed to enhance the educational experience without any additional cost.
Finance and Financial Markets provides an excellent and concise overview of the topic that I have found very useful for finance courses at all levels, including MBA teaching. * Jens Hagendorff, University of Edinburgh Business School, UK *
I would definitely recommend this textbook for undergraduate level. It takes students on a journey into the world of financial markets, from traditional concepts to innovations. Comprehensive and well exemplified, current trends are introduced, such as Bitcoin and Islamic finance. Attractive and accessible for readers, this new edition is the type of book that you want for raising students’ awareness about important lessons and issues. * Catherine Lions, Umeå University, Sweden *
Finance & Financial Markets provides an up-to-date and authoritative analysis of the way financial markets work. The book not only studies the main pillars that define modern finance theory but also goes a step further by discussing the world of financial derivatives, valuation and role in shaping current financial markets. * Jose Olmo, University of Southampton, UK *
This excellent 4th edition continues to provide an accessible introduction to the principles of finance and financial markets and applies this knowledge to an array of problems. It covers the important financial markets and there is also emphasis on financial innovation and financial regulation in order to explain how the latter impacts financial institutions and markets. The book is written in a lively manner to incorporate real world events into the discussion which should be invaluable to students seeking an up-to-date and lucid understanding of finance and financial markets. * Everton Dockery, University of Portsmouth, UK *
A must-read, reader-friendly textbook for anyone interested in the world of finance. It is a superb, up-to-date overview of financial markets and instruments. The new revised edition includes new, very interesting case studies, such as the Libor and the Forex rigging scandals and uses up-to-date data. Providing a unique combination of rigour, numerical illustrations and real world examples, means that the new edition will undoubtedly maintain its market leadership position. * Dimitrios Asteriou, Oxford Brookes University, UK *
ISBN: 9781137515629
Dimensions: 258mm x 192mm x 28mm
Weight: 1080g
526 pages
4th edition