This book describes financial markets and institutions by providing a conceptual framework to understand why markets exist and what their role is in the financial environment. Each type of financial market is described with a focus on its utilization by financial institutions, its internationalization, and recent events that have affected it. Each type of financial institution is described with a focus on its regulatory aspects, management, use of financial markets, and performance. This edition continues its strong tradition of emphasizing timely examples and practical applications, including Internet materials, and offers a unique tie into Internet resources.
- ISBN10 0324323832
- ISBN13 9780324323832
- Publish Date 15 February 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 May 2010
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint South-Western
- Edition 7th Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Language English