{"product_id":"finance-the-basics-paperback","title":"Finance: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErik Banks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eFinance: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised edition captures the most important aspects of a changing financial landscape, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA 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)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwelve 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concise and comprehensive glossary containing key terms discussed in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplemental digital resources, including PowerPoints for instructors and a test bank of questions for students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is accompanied by an overview and summary, illustrations and tables, real-life case studies, and recommended readings. \u003ci\u003eFinance: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in the fascinating world of finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErik Banks\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced practitioner and regular contributor to the literature in the field of financial risk management, traded markets, derivatives, and regulation. He has spent over 30 years in international commercial and investment banking, working at major financial institutions in New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Munich, and Milan, and is the author of over 20 books on risk, derivatives, markets, and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 7.72 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127433269383,"sku":"9781032381602","price":43.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/147e5dfbe3bf8c3c3e40314347fc9b8a.webp?v=1732588576","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/finance-the-basics-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}