{"product_id":"finance-the-basics-9781032381626","title":"Finance: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFinance: The Basics is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the world of finance, covering essential financial statements, tools, concepts, instruments, transactions, and global participants. The fourth edition includes a new chapter on digital currencies, updated real-world case studies, and a glossary. It is essential reading for anyone interested in finance. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 358 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinance: The Basics, now in its fourth edition, serves as a comprehensive and user-friendly introduction to the realm of finance. It delves into the intricacies of essential financial statements, tools, and concepts, while also providing a thorough exploration of fundamental financial instruments and transactions. Moreover, the book sheds light on the global landscape of finance, encompassing the roles of various financial participants, markets, and systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fully revised edition, the authors have taken into account the most significant developments in the financial world, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dedicated chapter exploring the emerging realm of digital currencies, offering a comprehensive review of digital finance and a detailed examination of regulated and unregulated digital currencies, including cryptocurrencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew sections addressing a diverse range of social issues that directly impact finance, such as sustainability, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and socially responsible investing (SRI) imperatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA concise and comprehensive glossary containing key terms discussed in the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplemental digital resources, including PowerPoints for instructors and a test bank of questions for students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter is accompanied by an overview, summary, illustrations, tables, real-life case studies, and recommended readings, making Finance: The Basics an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the captivating world of finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 860g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 129 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032381626\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ErikBanks","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44160012157178,"sku":"9781032381626","price":90.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680877570068_book.jpg?v=1680985102","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/finance-the-basics-9781032381626","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}