Finance The Basics | Economics

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 Power Points 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. |Finance The Basics | Economics