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Financial Markets & Institutions with MindTap

Author(s): Jeff Madura

ISBN: 9789355737830

13th Edition

Copyright: 2021

India Release: 2023

₹1230

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 752

Trim Size: 254 x 203 mm

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Develop a clear understanding of why financial markets exist, how financial institutions serve these markets, and what services those institutions offer with Madura's best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS, 13E. Packed with today's real examples and practical applications, this engaging edition clarifies the management, performance, and regulatory aspects of financial institutions. You explore the functions of the Federal Reserve System and its recent changes, major debt and equity security markets, and the derivative security markets. Expanded coverage now discusses stock valuation, market microstructure strategies, and liquidity in today's financial markets. In addition, new content explains popular sources of funding, such as crowdfunding. Real examples connect concepts to today's financial trends as online resources in MindTap digital learning solution highlight Excel Online, an integrated eBook, Aplia homework tools, and resources for strengthening your understanding.

  • Updated real-world examples throughout the edition reinforce the practical application of financial concepts.
  • Substantial end-of-chapter questions and self-examinations help students check and reinforce their understanding.
  • Integrative problems at the end of each part demonstrate how financial concepts from multiple chapters work together.
  • The ongoing Flow of Funds Exercise illustrates how a manufacturing company uses various financial markets and services.
  • New material explores the uncertainty in stock valuation and the role of expert networks in enhancing estimates.
  • Increased coverage addresses the growing importance of venture capital, private equity, and crowdfunding.
  • Expanded content on the Federal Reserve System reflects recent changes in its operations and communication.
  • New discussions highlight the importance of liquidity in financial markets and regulatory efforts to maintain it.
  • Enhanced coverage of market microstructure strategies provides deeper insight into modern trading practices.
  • MindTap digital resources offer students interactive tools and instructors time-saving support, including algorithmic problems, Excel Online exercises, and Aplia homework sets.

1. Role of Financial Markets and Institutions.

2. Determination of Interest Rates.

3. Structure of Interest Rates.

4. Functions of the Fed.

5. Monetary Policy.

6. Money Markets.

7. Bond Markets.

8. Bond Valuation and Risk.

9. Mortgage Markets.

10. Stock Offerings and Investor Monitoring.

11. Stock Valuation and Risk.

12. Market Microstructure and Strategies.

13. Financial Futures Markets.

14. Options Markets.

15. Swap Markets.

16. Foreign Exchange Derivative Markets.

17. Commercial Bank Operations.

18. Bank Regulation.

19. Bank Management.

20. Bank Performance.

21. Thrift Operations.

22. Finance Company Operations.

23. Mutual Fund Operations.

24. Securities Operations.

25. Insurance Operations.

26. Pension Fund Operations

Glossary.

Index.

Jeff Madura

Jeff Madura is presently Emeritus Professor of Finance at Florida Atlantic University.