The Basics of Finance: An Introduction to Financial Markets, Business Finance, and Portfolio Management

by Pamela Peterson Drake, Frank J. Fabozzi

An introductory guide to the world of finance The Basics of Finance is an accessible book for those who want to gain a better understanding of this field, but lack a strong business background. It covers essential concepts, tools, methods, and strategies in finance without delving too far into theory. Written by the experienced author team of Frank Fabozzi and Pamela Peterson Drake, this reliable resource discusses everything from financial instruments and markets to portfolio management techniques, understanding and analyzing financial statements, and different types of corporate financial strategy, planning, and policy. The Basics of Finance offers essential guidance on financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, portfolio management, risk management, and much more. If you're looking to learn more about finance, this is the best place to start.

Genres: Finance

672 pages, Hardcover

First published July 30, 2010

About the author

Pamela Peterson Drake, PhD, CFA, is the J. Gray Ferguson Professor of Finance and Head of the Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business at James Madison University. Prior to joining James Madison, she was an associate dean and professor of finance at Florida Atlantic University and, previous to that, a professor at Florida State University.

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