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

Written by the experienced author team of Pamela Peterson Drake and Frank Fabozzi, The Basics of Finance puts the essential elements of this discipline in perspective and will allow you to gain a better understanding of today's dynamic world of finance.Divided into four comprehensive parts, this reliable resource will help you to see how all the pieces of finance fit together. Page by informative page, The Basics of Finance:* Provides the basic framework of the financial system and the players in this system* Discusses financial management and topics such as financial statement analysis and financial decision-making within a business enterprise* Examines the analytical part of finance, which involves valuing assets and analyzing performance* Covers the essentials of investment management, which includes portfolio theory and asset pricingAlong the way, sample problems with detailed solutions are provided in many chapters, allowing you to practice any math demonstrated in those specific sections. End-of-chapter questions are also included for each chapter, along with select solutions easily accessible on the companion Web site, so you can test your knowledge of the basic terms and concepts discussed in each chapter.If you're looking to gain an understanding of what finance is really about at the fundamental level, look no further than this book.