Finance: The Basics

The Basics

by Erik Banks

A clear, jargon-free introduction to a complex and demanding subject, "Finance: The Basics" is the ultimate guide for those encountering this broad topic for the first time. With particular focus on the practical dimension of financial tools, instruments and markets, this user-friendly text provides the reader with a solid working knowledge of the key drivers of the financial marketplace, ensuring that the concepts learnt can be easily applied and related to daily activities, the financial press and the financial markets. Authoritative yet accessible, "Finance: The Basics" is ideal for first year undergraduates with no previous exposure to financial concepts, as well as those looking for simple yet comprehensive explanations of the primary elements of the topic.

Genres: Finance, Nonfiction, Business, Economics

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative guide to the basics of financial services. Would be useful for anyone looking for a job in this industry.

[Liam Sweeney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly informative but also really quite dull. I understand that Finance is a subject slow to inspire but perhaps Mr. Banks could've used more real life examples of finance in action rather than - all too often - referring to 'ABC co.'. If you want to have a relatively deep understanding of finance, though, I would highly recommend.

[Trisha Roberson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comprehensive overview of macroeconomic finance.

[Mraz · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a book that introduces you to the subject of Finance - look no further.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely good intro to finance 101, not too simple and self-evident, yet explains concepts and introduces formulas in a succinct way for beginners