Financial Markets and Institutions (with Stock Trak Coupon) by Jeff Madura

Financial Markets and Institutions (with Stock Trak Coupon) by Jeff Madura

Gain a clear understanding of why financial markets exist, how financial institutions serve these markets, and what services those institutions offer with the proven conceptual framework and clear presentation in Madura's best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 11E. The text weaves timely examples and practical applications throughout as it emphasizes the securities traded by and the scope of participation of financial institutions within each market. Readers focus on the management, performance, and regulatory aspects of financial institutions and explore the functions of the Federal Reserve System, the major debt and equity security markets, and the derivative security market. This text emphasizes current financial reform with updates throughout that provide a thorough understanding of today's most recent financial changes, developments and trends.

PART I: OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT1. Role of Financial Markets and Institutions. 2. Determination of Interest Rates. 3. Structure of Interest Rates. PART II: THE FED AND MONETARY POLICY. 4. Functions of the Fed. 5. Monetary Policy. PART III: DEBT SECURITY MARKETS. 6. Money Markets. 7. Bond Markets. 8. Bond Valuation and Risk. 9. Mortgage Markets. PART IV: EQUITY MARKETS. 10. Stock Offerings and Investor Monitoring. 11. Stock Valuation and Risk. 12. Market Microstructure and Strategies. PART V: DERIVATIVE SECURITY MARKETS. 13. Financial Futures Markets. 14. Options Markets. 15. Swap Markets. 16. Foreign Exchange Derivative Markets. PART VI: COMMERCIAL BANKING. 17. Commercial Bank Operations. 18. Bank Regulation. 19. Bank Management. 20. Bank Performance. PART VII: NONBANK OPERATIONS. 21. Thrift Operations. 22. Finance Company Operations. 23. Mutual Fund Operations. 24. Securities Operations. 25. Insurance and Pension Fund Operations. Appendix A: Comprehensive Project. Appendix B: Using Excel to Conduct Analyses. Glossary. Index.

Jeff Madura is presently Emeritus Professor of Finance at Florida Atlantic University. He has written several successful finance texts, including Financial Markets and Institutions (now in its 13th edition). His research on international finance has been published in numerous journals, including Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis; Journal of Banking and Finance; Journal of Money, Credit and Banking; Journal of International Money and Finance; Financial Management; Journal of Financial Research; Financial Review; Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money; Global Finance Journal; International Review of Financial Analysis; and Journal of Multinational Financial Management. Dr Madura has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research, and he has served as a consultant for international banks, securities firms, and other multinational corporations. He served as a director for the Southern Finance Association and the Eastern Finance Association, and he is also former president of the Southern Finance Association.

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ISBN 13	9781133947875
ISBN 10	1133947875
Title	Financial Markets and Institutions (with Stock Trak Coupon)
Author	Jeff Madura
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cengage Learning, Inc
Year published	2014-01-01
Number of pages	784
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