Title: The Basics of Finance: An Introduction to Financial Markets, Business Finance, and Portfolio Management / Edition 1
Author: Pamela Peterson Drake, Frank J. Fabozzi
ISBN-10: 0470609710
ISBN-13: 9780470609712
The Basics of Finance is an accessible book for those who wantto gain a better understanding of finance, but lack a strongbusiness background. Divided into four parts, it skillfully coversthe essential concepts, tools, methods, and strategies in financewithout delving too deep into theory or jargon. Written by expert authors Pamela Peterson Drake and FrankFabozzi, this reliable resource addresses everything from financialinstruments and markets to portfolio management techniques,understanding and analyzing financial statements, and the differenttypes of corporate financial strategy, planning, and policy. Engaging and accessible, this practical guide: Covers the three main areas of finance—capital markettheory, financial management, and investment management—anddiscusses what each one encompasses Provides a solid foundation in the field of finance, which youcan quickly build upon Explores in an introductory way important topics such as cashflow analysis, asset valuation, capital budgeting, andderivatives Includes access to a companion Web site with an appendix ofsolutions for a selection of the sample problems In addition, each chapter includes valuable sample problems andend-of-chapter questions so readers can measure their progress. The Basics of Finance offers finance practitioners and studentsalike a wealth of essential guidance on the most fundamental andrudimentary topics in finance including an introduction toeverything from financial markets and institutions, businessfinance, portfolio management, and risk management. If you’relooking to learn about finance, this is the best place tostart.
