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.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdISBN: 9781032381602Number of pages: 358Weight: 698 gDimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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