Financial Markets and Institutions (with Stock Trak Coupon)

Jeff Madura author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cengage Learning, Inc

Published:1st Jan '14

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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 ENVIRONMENT. 1. 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.

ISBN: 9781133947875

Dimensions: 262mm x 210mm x 30mm

Weight: 1389g

784 pages

11th edition