Finance and Financial Markets

by KeithPilbeam (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.33

  The author's excellent reputation in the field and clear style of writing makes the text accessible for novices/non-specialists in finance. The text introduces enhanced pedagogy with extensive end of chapter questions and is extensively revised to assimilate recent developments in theory and practice - it is fully up to date. The author takes a global approach and effectively integrates UK and international material. The new edition is a comprehensive introduction to financial markets, institutions and instruments.

• Used

  Paperback
  2010

  $4.19

  Finance and Financial Markets is a best selling comprehensive introduction to the financial markets, institutions and instruments that constitute global finance. Its practical approach makes it readily understandable for students on finance and economics courses and those wanting to understand the workings of the modern financial world. This third edition has been thoroughly updated in the wake of the recent financial crisis, and discusses its implications for the finance industry. Key benefits of the third edition: * New chapter on the credit crunch covering the causes, events and policy response. * Coverage of recent financial innovations such as collateralized debt obligations and credit default swaps. * Completely revised chapter 18 on financial regulation focusing on regulatory issues raised by the crisis. * An extensive set of case studies emphasising the real world of finance including the collapse of AIG and Lehman brothers, behavioural finance, the carry trade, foreign exchange intervention, the TED spread and the VIX index. * An on page glossary of key terms. * A companion website featuring interactive MCQs, links to financial information and data sources, Powerpoint slides and a timeline of the credit crunch with links to relevant news sources.