Finance : the basics / Erik Banks.

"First ed. published in 2007"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references pages [266]-269. and index.

The world of finance -- The financial statements -- Financial concepts and tools -- Common and preferred stock -- Loans and bonds -- Investment funds -- Derivatives and insurance -- Corporate finance -- Financial participants -- The global financial markets.

Finance: The Basics is a clear and practical introduction to the world of finance, allowing the reader to grasp relevant financial concepts and apply them to daily activities and studies. This fully revised and updated edition captures the most important aspects of a changing financial landscape, incorporating new and expanded sections on: Behavioral finance, securitization and financial crises, Risk management, including loss control, loss financing and risk reduction. Investment management, including conventional asset management, alternatives and private wealth. Illustrated throughout with timely, real-world examples and case studies, Finance: The Basics contains useful equations, statistics and suggestions for further reading. It is ideal for anyone looking for a straightforward but comprehensive guide to the key elements of finance.