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Familiarise yourself with the core concepts surrounding Corporate
Finance with this reader-friendly text. Corporate Finance:
Principles and Practice, 8th Edition by Denzil Watson and Antony
Head, is a comprehensive guide to the field, introducing you to the
key topics and basic areas of Corporate Finance. This thoroughly
updated edition is ideal for students in accounting, business, or
finance-related studies at undergraduate, postgraduate, and
professional levels. Written and structured in a reader-friendly
style for those new to the subject, the book explains clearly and
step-by-step the essential principles and mathematical techniques
needed without burdening you with unnecessary detail. The questions
for review and discussion throughout the book and the comprehensive
references with further reading suggestions at the end of the text,
aim to support self-study and help you develop critical thinking
skills. The eighth edition is fully updated with new and improved
questions and refreshed chapter vignettes, offering a deeper
understanding of the topics introduced. This edition is also
updated with the latest changes in regulations and taxation,
ensuring your learning is in line with the most recent developments
in the field. The text also includes numerous examples to help you
connect the theoretical information with practical knowledge and
understand how corporate finance principles work in action. Learn
everything you need to know about the essential concepts in
Corporate Finance with this market-leading text and get a glimpse
of the tools and techniques that managers use in the real world to
achieve corporate goals in the business environment. MyLab Finance
is not included. Students, if MyLab (R) Finance is a
recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your
instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyLab Finance should
only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors,
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The subject of investment relationships between the European Union
and China is an increasingly vital topic to understand, yet
academic literature has until now been underexplored. Bringing
together expert contributors, this book provides a critical
analysis of the current law and policy between the EU and China,
which will prove to be vital in the field of international economic
law. Divided into three parts, this book deals with the key issues
of the EU-China investment partnership and its implications, both
internally and internationally. Each chapter in China-European
Union Investment Relationships covers a core theme of the subject
of international economic law, including competition law, financial
regulation, economic integration and dispute resolution. Covering
the key topics in the area, and drawing diverse perspectives into a
single collection, this book is an important resource for scholars
and practitioners in legal and policy fields, and will be
invaluable for students of trade and investment law to understand
in more detail human rights and environmental law and policy.
Contributors include: J. Baumgartner, J. Chaisse, N.B. Duong, D.
Freeman, M. Hodgson, J. Hu, J. Jemielniak, C.-C. Kao, P. Kerneis,
D.J. Lewis, F. Lupo-Pasini, E. Neframi, F.D. Simoes, V.V. Thien, C.
Titi, C.-H. Wu
Businesses, philanthropies and non-profit entities are increasingly
successful in capturing public funds to support private provision
of schooling in developed and developing countries. Coupled with
market-based reforms that include weak regulation, control over
workforces, standardization of processes and economies of scale,
private provision of schooling is often seen to be convenient for
both public authorities and businesses. This book examines how the
public subsidization of these forms of private education affects
quality, equality and the realization of human rights. With
original research from leading experts, The State, Business and
Education sheds light on the privatization of education in fragile
circumstances. It illustrates the ways in which private actors have
expanded their involvement in education as a business, and shows
the influence of policy borrowing on the spread of for-profit
education. Case studies from Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, China,
India and Syrian refugee camps illustrate the ways in which private
actors have expanded their involvement in education as a business.
This book will be of interest not only to academics and students of
international and comparative education, but also to education
development professionals in both the private and public sectors,
with its empirical assessment of case studies, and careful
consideration of the lessons to be learned from each. Contributors
include: M. Avelar, J. Barkan, M. de Koning, A. Draxler, C.
Fontdevila, S. Kamat, F. Menashy, M.C. Moschetti, E. Richardson, B.
Schulte, C.A. Spreen, G. Steiner-Khamsi, A. Verger, Z. Zakharia, A.
Zancajo
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, inflation has revealed
itself to be a major problem for all countries of the developed
world. The problem has been exacerbated in developing nations,
which had problems even before the pandemic. Energy prices have
increased, and with the increase in transportation costs, it has
been more difficult for many retailers to stock shelves as they did
before the pandemic. It is understood by many that the rising
prices and supply chain disruptions will likely not be temporary
and must be managed by future executives. Managing Inflation and
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Global Economy uncovers the many
ways businesses can manage this new phenomenon. It discusses global
crises and their effects on the global economy in terms of
inflation and supply chain. Covering topics such as inflationist
impact, crisis leadership, and deglobalization, this premier
reference source is an essential resource for economists, supply
chain specialists, government officials, consultants, business
leaders and executives, logistics professionals, IT managers,
students and educators of higher education, researchers, and
academicians.
Following the positive contribution of microfinance to economic
development in some parts of South East Asia and Africa, a huge
amount of time has been devoted by researchers to understand this
concept for sustainable development in Africa, particularly in
Sub-Saharan Africa. The concept of microfinance also has
significant positive relationship with microbusiness development.
Though there are a few books on the relationship between
microfinance and poverty reduction in Africa and some developing
countries across world. There is no specific book that explores the
relationship between microfinance and sustainable development in
Africa. Certainly, the use of microfinance for poverty reduction
and economic development in the developing world is growing.
However, this concept needs to be expanded to ensure its
application with the view to achieving sustainable development in
developing countries, particularly in Africa. Therefore, this book
seeks to explore how the provision of microfinance to individuals,
groups and business organisations facilitates economic growth and
sustainable development in Africa. In this regard, this book hopes
to examine the complex relationship between receipt of
microfinance, poverty reduction, economic growth and microbusiness
development, focusing on the provision of small credit facilities
as a driver of sustainable development in Africa. This book aims to
examine and bring on board the various views and perspectives on
the relationship between microfinance and sustainable economic
development in Africa through industry experts, experienced
researchers and policymakers. The concept of microfinance and its
relationship with sustainable development in Africa will be
explored by these experts and contributors from different
perspectives with the view to forming an opinion on the problems,
processes and prospects of microfinance in Africa. The focus here
is Sub-Saharan Africa, which has witnessed growing activities of
microfinance institutions. Theoretical and empirical insight to be
provided in this book will be a priceless resource to microfinance
institutions, policymakers, state institutions, managers and
non-governmental organisations working in developing countries
particularly in Africa. This book is envisaged to also benefit
financial institutions that are looking to expand their product
portfolio and outreach. The book will offer great insight into
theoretical, policy-oriented and practical ways to address some of
the challenges of using microfinance for sustainable development in
Africa. Given the focus of this book on the nexus between
microfinance and sustainable development, there will be a
broadening of ideas on how the provision of microfinance can aid
sustainable development in Africa.
Innovative in its approach, Rethinking Public Choice reviews the
concept of public choice since the 1950s post-war period and the
application of economics to political practices and institutions,
as well as its evolution in recent years attracting contributions
from political science and philosophy. Examining the growing
variety of theoretical orientations on the topic, such as entangled
political economy and additive political economy, the book provides
new analytical insights into combining the old and new to establish
a more unified political economy. Richard E. Wagner expertly
highlights the key issues an entangled economy can bring, including
incomplete information and its constant evolution as it reflects
ever changing public choice ideas. Wagner seeks to extend the reach
of public choice by distinguishing the formal idea of rationality
that has dominated public choice from the immensely varied practice
of human action that opens up now directions for public choice.
This insightful approach will prove an excellent resource for
academics and scholars of economics and political science, as well
as those within the field of public administration as it offers an
excellent blend of all subjects.
For academics, regulators and policymakers alike, it is crucial to
measure financial sector competition by means of reliable,
well-established methods. However, this is easier said than done.
This comprehensive Handbook provides a collection of
state-of-the-art chapters to address this issue. Using the latest
empirical results from around the world, expert contributors offer
a thorough assessment of the quality and reliability of the
prevalent measures of competition in banking and finance. The
Handbook consists of four parts, the first of which discusses the
characteristics of various measures of financial sector
competition. The second part includes several empirical studies on
the level of, and trends in, competition across countries. The
third part deals with the spillovers of market power to other
sectors and the economy as a whole. Finally, the fourth part
considers competition in banking submarkets and subsectors. This
Handbook is an essential resource for students and researchers
interested in competition, regulation, banking and finance.
Politicians, policymakers and regulators will also benefit from the
thorough explanation of the need for anti-trust regulation and
identification of the most reliable competition measures.
Contributors include: A.N. Berger, J.A. Bikker, W. Bolt, J. Bos,
Y.L. Chan, P. Coccorese, M.D. Delis, J. Fernandez de Guevara, Z.
Fungacova, R. Gropp, I. Hasan, J.P. Hughes, D. Humphrey, L.F.
Klapper, S. Kleimeier, C. Kok, S. Kokas, J.W. Kolari, M. Lamers, L.
Liu, J. Maudos, L.J. Mester, C.-G. Moon, N. Mylonidis, S. Ongena,
B. Overvest, V. Purice, R.J. Rosen, H. Sander, S. Shaffer, L.
Spierdijk, D. Titotto, R. Turk-Ariss, G.F. Udell, L. Weill, J.
Yuan, M. Zaouras
The public finance branch of economics has seen a great deal of
change in prevailing attitudes regarding the role of the market and
the role of government in countries with democratic institutions
and market economies. Different functions have been added, over the
past century, and especially after World War II, to the role that
the government should play. The laissez faire ideology of the past,
that minimized the government role, was progressively abandoned
until the last two decades of the 20th century, when there was an
attempt to reduce the ambitious role that the government had
assumed, and to give a growing role back to the market. This book
explains how changes in both the market and the government have
made public finance a more challenging, interesting and at times
frustrating branch of economics. It provides a cosmopolitan
perspective and details the part that historical developments have
played in shaping modern views. The author explores the real life,
practical nature of public finance and de-emphasizes the role of
armchair theorizing by focusing on real issues that are seen from a
community rather than an individualistic perspective. The Advanced
Introduction to Public Finance offers a fresh look at the field for
students, researchers and policymakers in economics, public
administration, taxation, policy and economic history.
'The definitive account of the history of poverty finance' -
Susanne Soederberg Finance, mobile and digital technologies - or
'fintech' - are being heralded in the world of development by the
likes of the IMF and World Bank as a silver bullet in the fight
against poverty. But should we believe the hype? A Critical History
of Poverty Finance demonstrates how newfangled 'digital financial
inclusion' efforts suffer from the same essential flaws as earlier
iterations of neoliberal 'financial inclusion'. Relying on
artificially created markets that simply aren't there among the
world's most disadvantaged economic actors, they also reinforce
existing patterns of inequality and uneven development, many of
which date back to the colonial era. Bernards offers an astute
analysis of the current fintech fad, contextualised through a
detailed colonial history of development finance, that ultimately
reveals the neoliberal vision of poverty alleviation for the pipe
dream it is.
Climate change and the depletion of resources will have a
long-lasting effect on the globe. Thus, it is essential that
businesses and organizations across the world adopt financial
practices and strategies that allow them to continue their service,
limit emissions, and preserve resources. However, these practices
are only made more difficult to adopt within the context of a
turbulent economy. In this context, it is imperative to research
financial strategies to protect the environment and support
business resilience. Finance for Sustainability in a Turbulent
Economy provides international financial strategies to achieve
sustainable business practices within a turbulent economy. It
highlights the importance of maintaining environmental health in a
cost-effective way. Covering topics such as environmental finance,
renewable energy frameworks, and social responsibility, this
premier reference source is an essential resource for environmental
scientists, government officials, engineers, business executives,
environmentalists, politicians, students and educators of higher
education, researchers, and academicians.
Risks can be identified, evaluated, and mitigated, but the
underlying uncertainty remains elusive. Risk is present across all
industries and sectors. As a result, organizations and governments
worldwide are currently experiencing higher levels of risk and have
had to make risky decisions during times of crisis and instability,
including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and climate perils, and
global tensions surrounding terrorism. It is essential that new
studies are undertaken to understand strategies taken during these
times to better equip business leaders to navigate risk management
in the future. Global Risk and Contingency Management Research in
Times of Crisis examines the impact of crises including the
COVID-19 pandemic, which has tested organizational risk and
contingency management plans. It provides significant insights that
should benefit business leaders on risk and contingency management
in times of crisis. It emphasizes strategies that leaders can
undertake to identify potential future risks and examines decisions
made in past crises that can act as examples of what to do and what
not to do during future crisis events. Covering topics such as
auditing theories, risk assessment, and educational inequality,
this premier reference source is a crucial resource for business
leaders, executives, managers, decision makers, policymakers,
students, government officials, entrepreneurs, librarians,
researchers, and academicians.
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