Finance - Softcover

Bodie, Zvi; Merton, Robert C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137813457 ISBN 13: 9780137813452

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

A true introduction to the field of finance, with a broader scope and greater emphasis on general principles than the existing introductory texts. The authors build their presentation upon the three "pillars" of finance--optimization over time, asset valuation, and risk management (including portfolio theory). The text shows how these basic laws and principles of finance apply across international borders. Also appropriate for courses in Financial Economics. PHLIP supported. FinCoach CD can be packaged free.

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From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This broad and comprehensive book presents the conceptual building blocks common to all areas of finance. By covering general principles of finance rather than specific subfields, it provides an appreciation of the scope of the subject as a whole. It presents both theory and practice with a heavy emphasis on problem-solving. Key Topics: Based on the three analytical pillars of finance: time value of money; valuation; and risk management, this book is broader in scope than traditional finance books. Explaining what finance is and how it works, it reviews corporate financial statements from an owner's perspective and presents key corporate financial decisions in-depth. The book also emphasizes the application of finance problems to decision problems faced by households and firms. Market: A valuable reference on finance for every business owner and corporate professional.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0137813457
• ISBN 13: 9780137813452
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 442