Finance: The Basics (3) (The Basics)

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Now in its fourth edition, Finance: The Basics is a clear and practical introduction to the world of finance. It thoroughly explains essential financial statements, tools, and concepts; fundamental financial instruments and transactions; and global financial participants, markets, and systems. This fully revised edition captures the most important aspects of a changing financial landscape, including: • A new chapter dedicated to the emerging world of digital currencies, with a review of digital finance and a detailed discussion of regulated and unregulated digital currencies (including cryptocurrencies). • New sections dealing with a range of social issues that directly impact on finance, including sustainability; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI) imperatives; microfinance; and impact investing. • Twelve updated real-world case studies ('Finance in Action' studies) and nine new case studies focused on annuities, sustainability, green financings, microfinance, digital currencies, financial technology/decentralised finance, ESG and SRI investing, quantitative easing and tightening, and the financial emergence of China. • A concise and comprehensive glossary containing key terms discussed in the book. • Supplemental digital resources, including PowerPoints for instructors and a test bank of questions for students. Each chapter is accompanied by an overview and summary, illustrations and tables, real-life case studies, and recommended readings. Finance: The Basics is essential reading for anyone interested in the fascinating world of finance.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
302 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000849974
Related ISBNs:
9781003343776, 9781032381602, 9781032381626
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Erik Banks
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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