The world of finance has been revolutionized in the last twenty years by factors such as the liberalization and subsequent integration of global financial markets and the advances in computing and communications technology. These important changes have led to a stream of financial innovations and theoretical breakthroughs in the area of pricing diverse financial instruments. More than ever before, we witness a process where international securities are traded in a global marketplace.This comprehensive collection encompasses the most recent contributions in the area of international securities. It includes the most important articles on current issues and future development in this key area of international finance. It will be an essential source of reference to researchers, students and practitioners alike.

Stressing the interrelatedness and complexity of the global economy, International Financial Markets: An Overview helps students understand the international financial environment and its various implications. Over the course of seven chapters, students become familiar with foundational concepts in international finance. The first chapter introduces the foreign exchange market and describes its structure, conduct, and performance. In the second chapter, students examine major derivative products and markets. Chapter Three explains the interrelationships among the different markets, covering topics including market efficiency, purchasing-power parity, forward-rate expectations, and more. Chapter Four discusses the international monetary system, while Chapter Five expands on the topic by presenting variables that influence exchange rates. Dedicated chapters examine exchange rate forecasting, exchange risk and exposure, and international bond and equity markets. The second edition features significant updates and new material in every chapter to align with current events, trends, and research in the field. Rooted in a strong belief that all business students need to understand international finance, International Financial Markets can be used in courses in finance, accounting, and economics.

Stressing the interrelatedness and complexity of the global economy, International Financial Markets helps students understand the international financial environment and its various implications. Over the course of seven chapters, students become familiar with foundational concepts in international finance. The first chapter introduces the foreign exchange market and describes its structure, conduct, and performance. In the second chapter students learn about the interdependence of financial markets and are exposed to principal theories and concepts such as market efficiency and purchasing power parity. Chapter Three discusses the international monetary system, while Chapter Four expands on the topic by presenting variables that influence exchange rates. Chapter Five addresses forecasting approaches and measure for evaluating them. The sixth chapter describes the risks posed by exchange rate volatility, and the final chapter examines the major characteristics of financial markets operating across borders. Rooted in a strong belief that all business students need to understand international finance, no matter what their area of specialization, International Financial Markets can be used in courses in finance, accounting, and economics.