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Contemporary Strategy Analysis: Business Planning and Control:
Concepts, Techniques, Applications, Integrating Accounting, Strategy, international
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Robert M. Grant Bruce Bowhill IPS4STUDENT
Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell

ISBN: 9781405163095 ISBN: 9781405163095
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496 pages 496 pages
May 2007 May 2007
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The pre-eminent strategy text in the field on both sides Features a new two-colour design throughout with Business Planning and Control: Integrating Strategy, Uses management accounting techniques for
of the Atlantic has been significantly updated and re- high-spec artwork Introduces students to the core Accounting and People provides an introduction to core operational, managerial and strategic purposes
vised in its latest edition. Introducing students, espe- concepts and principles of strategy, and offers them areas of management accounting and business plan- Provides case study information to form a thematic
cially MBA candidates, to the core concepts and princi- the tools they need to formulate and implement these ning. It then explores relationships between strategy, thread throughout the text
ples of strategy, the text combines a rigorous approach Combines Grant’s renowned rigor- management accounting information, and the design
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current practice. Now includes thorough coverage of sis with lively examples of current practice both people and organisations. An integrative approach
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Project Management: A Managerial Global Marketing Management,
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Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel, Jr. Mike (Masaaki) Kotabe, Kristiaan Helsen EConoMIC
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ISBN: 9781405163095 ISBN: 9781405163095
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economics economics

Advanced Business Economics
Macroeconomics
3rd Edition
David Romer Andrew Gillespie
McGraw-hill oxford university Press

ISBN: 9780072877304 ISBN: 9780199565184
Hardback Paperback
696 pages 480 pages
September 2005 April 2010
List price: £43,99 our price: £39,59 List price: £36,99 our price: £33,29

David Romer’s Advanced Macroeconomics, 3e is the ways that theories can be applied and tested. This What determines the demand for products? Why do tent is firmly based in economic theory, the text is
the standard text and the starting point for gradu- well-respected and well-known text is unique in the some businesses succeed and others fail? How do packed full of thought provoking and contemporary
ate macro courses and helps lay the groundwork for marketplace. managers establish a pricing strategy? In the world of examples to encourage the development of problem-
students to begin doing research in macroeconomics business, the ability to understand economic issues solving skills and to enable business students to read-
and monetary economics. A series of formal models is crucial to making successful business decisions. ily engage with economics.
are used to present and analyze important macroeco-
nomic theories. The theories are supplemented by Written specifically for business students, this lively Business Economics is particularly well suited to one
examples of relevant empirical work, which illustrate and stimulating textbook provides an ideal introduc- semester modules, and its concise and accessible
tion to economics. The author adopts the viewpoint style makes it core reading for all business students
of a manager and focuses on the relevance of eco- taking their first module in economics.
nomic concepts to business practice. While the con-

A Textbook of Cultural Economics Cases in European Competition Policy
1st Edition 1st Edition

Ruth Towse Bruce Lyons
Cambridge university Press Cambridge university Press

ISBN: 9780521717021 ISBN: 9780521713504
Paperback Paperback
626 pages 510 pages
January 2010 August 2009

What determines the price of a pop concert or an erature), heritage (museums and built heritage) and Competition between firms is usually the most ef- industrial organization. Cases in European Competi-
opera? Why does Hollywood dominate the film in- creative industries (the music, publishing and film fective way of delivering economic efficiency and tion Policy demonstrates how economics is used (and
dustry? Does illegal downloading damage the record industries, broadcasting). Using international exam- what consumers want. However, there is a balance sometimes abused) in competition cases in practical
industry? Does free entry to museums bring in more ples and covering the most up-to-date research, the to be struck. Firms must not be over-regulated and competition policy across Europe. Each chapter sum-
visitors? In A Textbook of Cultural Economics, one of book does not assume a prior knowledge of econom- so hampered in their development of innovative marizes a real case investigated by the European
the world’s leading cultural economists shows how ics. It is ideally suited for students taking a course products and new strategies to compete for custom- Commission or a national authority, and provides a
we can use the theories and methods of economics on the economics of the arts as part of an arts ad- ers. Nor must they be completely free to satisfy a critique of key aspects of the economic analysis.
to answer these and a host of other questions con- ministration, business, management, or economics natural preference for monopoly, which would give
cerning the arts (performing arts, visual arts and lit- degree. them higher profits and a quieter life. The economic Written by Europe’s leading competition academics,
role of competition policy (control of anticompeti- many of whom advised on the cases featured in the
tive agreements, mergers and abusive practices) is book • Features seventeen different actual European
to maintain this balance, and an effective policy re- cases, representing a wide range of issues addressed
quires a nuanced understanding of the economics of in competition policy.
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economics economics

Economics Economics
2nd Edition 12th Edition

Paul Krugman, Robin Wells Richard Lipsey, Alec Chrystal
Palgrave Macmillan
oxford university Press
ISBN: 9781429238069
ISBN: 99780199563388
Paperback
Paperback
1050 pages
pages
May 2009
March 2011
List price: £46,99 our price: £42,29

Paul Krugman’s grasp of economics in action and dealt with throughout the text and emphasis is
his uncanny way of translating complex issues into placed on looking at topics from an internation-
everyday terms have made him the most widely read al perspective
economist writing for the general public today. He • Global Comparison boxes – uses data driven ex-
has been awarded the 2008 prize in Economic Sci- amples to illustrate the international dimension
ences for his study of international trade and the ef- of economic concepts
fects of globalisation. • New chapters on Taxes, Inflation and Unem-
ployment
• What’s new? • Coverage of the financial crisis
• Chapter order – re-organised from the 1st edi-
tion to reflect how the subject is taught
• Stronger international focus – Global issues are

Economics Economics of Agricultural development
2nd Edition
George W. Norton, Jeffrey Alwang,
Mark Taylor, N. Mankiw William A. Masters
Cengage learning routledge

ISBN: 9781408021286 ISBN: 9780415494243
Paperback Paperback
250 pages 470 pages
2010 December 2009

This Special edition of Mankiw and Taylor’s “Eco- The globalization of goods, services and capital for • the increased impact of climate change
nomics” provides highly topical and in-depth cover- agriculture is fundamental to the future of develop- • issues affecting agricultural markets such as
age of the global financial crisis of 2007-2009. Two ing countries and has major implications for the bio-fuels, the rise in farm prices and energy
new chapters are included: one on the causes of the fight against poverty and sustainability of the envi- costs
recession and one on the remedies available to re- ronment. In recent years, agriculture has once again • the move to higher valued agricultural products
solve it. Using a rich array of real-life examples, these returned to a position of centre stage as food price The book contains a wealth of real world case studies
new chapters provide students with up to date, real volatility has led countries to re-examine their devel- and is now accompanied by a website that includes
world insights into economic crises. Alongside these opment strategies. powerpoint lectures, a photo bank and a large set of
two new chapters, several of the existing chapters discussion and exam questions.
have been carefully revised and updated to clarify and This new edition of the essential textbook in the field
enhance their content, and further expand students’ builds on the 2006 original and reflects the following
knowledge of economic theory. developments:
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economics economics

Economics of Strategy European financial Markets
5th Edition and Institutions 1st Edition
David Besanko, David Dranove, Scott Schaefer, Jakob de Haan, Sander Oosterloo,
Mark Shanley Dirk Schoenmaker
John Wiley & Sons Cambridge university Press

ISBN: 9780470484838 ISBN: 9780521709521
Paperback Paperback
624 pages 436 pages
November 2009 January 2009

In today’s global recession, strong management of Written for undergraduate and graduate students objectives, boxes for key concepts and theories, chap-
firms and organizations are of the utmost impor- The newly revised 5th edition offers more real-world of finance, economics and business, this textbook ter overviews and suggestions for further reading •
tance. Best-selling Economics of Strategy focuses on applications to make materials studied in undergrad- provides a fresh analysis of the European financial Broad coverage of European financial system – mar-
the key economic concepts students must master in uate Managerial Economics, Business Strategy, and system. Combining theory, empirical data and policy, kets, infrastructure and institutions • Explains the
order to develop a sound business strategy. Bring- Industrial Organization courses relevant. Armed it examines and explains financial markets, financial ongoing process of financial integration, in particular
ing economic theory and strategic analysis to life in with general principles, today’s students—tomor- infrastructures, financial institutions, and challenges the impact of the euro • Examines financial systems
an engaging and uniquely modern way, Besanko et row’s future managers—will be prepared to adjust in the domain of financial supervision and competi- of new member states • Uses up-to-date European
al. have collaborated for over 15 years to build an in- their firms’ business strategies to the demands of the tion policy. Key features: • Designed specifically for data throughout Companion website will be available
troductory business course that combines basic con- ever-changing environment. courses on European financial integration • Clear with exercises and freely downloadable solutions.
cepts from economic theory of the firm and indus- signposting and presentation of text with learning
trial organization with ideas from modern strategy
literature.

Essentials of Economics Industrial organization
with MyEconlab 1st Edition
5th Edition
John Sloman, Dean Garratt, John Sloman Paul Belleflamme, Martin Peitz
Prentice hall Cambridge university Press

ISBN: 9780273722519 ISBN: 9780521681599
Paperback
Mixed media product 724 pages
December 2009 January 2010

Just like the economy, Essentials of Economics, the blog with accompanying podcasts. Industrial Organization: Markets and Strategies and two-sided markets, to name just a few. Models
market leading concise text in introductory econom- • A new edition of MyEconLab. Redeem your access provides an up-to-date account of modern industrial are presented in detail and the main results are sum-
ics, has also been through a thorough overhaul. While code included with this textbook to gain access to an organization that blends theory with real-world ap- marized as lessons. Formal theory is complemented
retaining its classic features and clear and engaging unrivalled online study and testing resource, provid- plications. Written in a clear and accessible style, it throughout by real-world cases that show students
writing style, it has many new features including a ing you with personalised practice exactly where you acquaints the reader with the most important models how it applies to actual organizational settings. The
new co- author, extensive re-write of the macroeco- need it most. See inside the book for more details for understanding strategies chosen by firms with book is accompanied by a website containing a num-
nomic chapters, strengthened theoretical coverage market power and shows how such firms adapt to dif- ber of additional resources for lecturers and students,
and over 30 revised shorter new boxes. ferent market environments. It covers a wide range including exercises, answers to review questions,
Go to www.myeconlab.com your gateway to all the of topics including recent developments on product case material and slides.
online resources for this new edition, including: bundling, branding strategies, restrictions in vertical
• A new regularly updated economics in the news supply relationships, intellectual property protection,

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economics economics

Intermediate Microeconomics International Economics
with Microsoft Excel
1st Edition
Humberto Barreto Robert Feenstra, Alan M. Taylor
Palgrave Macmillan
Cambridge university Press
ISBN: 9780716799047
ISBN: 9780521899024
Hardback
Hardback
900 pages
592 pages
March 2008
July 2009

This unique text uses Microsoft Excel® workbooks how to think like an economist. With concrete, nu- The international economy has seen a great deal of KEY FEATURES
to instruct students. In addition to explaining funda- merical examples and novel, engaging applications, change over recent years, and there is much talk in • Offers a better fit to modern IE modules – re-
mental concepts in microeconomic theory, readers interest for readers remains high as live graphs and the media of the impact of emerging markets such flects the current emphasis on the role of devel-
acquire a great deal of sophisticated Excel skills and data respond to manipulation by the user. Finally, as India and China. Giving a new perspective on In- oping economies
gain the practical mathematics needed to succeed in clear writing and active learning are features sure to ternational Economics in the age of globalisation, • Takes a whole world perspective and includes
advanced courses. In addition to the innovative peda- appeal to modern practitioners and their students. this engaging text addresses economics with a whole- developing countries
gogical approach, the book features explicitly repeat- The website accompanying the text is found at www. world perspective, including developing countries • Includes empirical evidence throughout – helps
ed use of a single central methodology, the economic depauw.edu/learn/microexcel. and puts emphasis on empirical study. With its many students understand the models
approach. Students learn how economists think and examples pulled from today’s headlines, Feenstra/ • Includes reference to popular news stories – en-
Taylor will be the ideal book for instructors looking gaging for students
for a fresh, up-to-date approach to international eco-
nomics.

International Economics International Economics:
1st Edition Trade and finance
10th Edition
Theo Eicher, John H. Mutti, Michelle H. Turnovsky Dominick Salvatore
routledge
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780415772860
Paperback ISBN: 9780470505823
784 pages Paperback
April 2009 848 pages
List price: £39,99 our price: £35,99 February 2010

Thought-provoking and clearly explained, the new • The influence of transportation costs The tenth edition of International Economics: Trade The text presents all of the principles and theories
edition provides students of international economics • Economies of scale and the new economic geogra- and Finance, continues to present a comprehensive, essential for a thorough understanding, on a intui-
and international business with a rigorous explana- phy up-to-date, and clear exposition of the theory and tive level in the text itself and more rigorously in the
tion of global economic theory and policy, both cur- • The evaluation of preferential trade agreements principles of international economics that are essen- appendices, thereby allowing flexibility in the level of
rent trends and historic developments. It explores • European Economic and Monetary Union tial for understanding, evaluating, and suggesting analysis.
key models through case studies and review ques- • The integration of international financial markets solutions to important international economic prob-
tions, enabling students to challenge the reporting • International financial crises, China and other lems and issues facing the world today.
of economic events by press and government alike. emerging economies
Split into 2 parts – International Trade and Interna- Fully illustrated with tables and figures to allow
tional Finance – the text explains conceptual building students to visualise the issues discussed, the lively
blocks before applying them to current events and prose gives this book a refreshing approach.
controversies. Key issues discussed include:
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economics economics

Macroeconomics Managerial Economics

Paul Krugman, Robin Wells William F. Samuelson, Stephen G. Marks
Palgrave Macmillan John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9781429238076 ISBN: 9780470414378
Paperback Paperback
600 pages 776 pages
May 2009 February 2009

Paul Krugman’s grasp of economics in action and • Stronger international focus – Global issues are Known for its consistent emphasis on decision- In addition to its inclusion of real-world applications
his uncanny way of translating complex issues into dealt with throughout the text and emphasis is placed making, Samuelson & Mark’s 6th edition provides and problems, The 6th Edition has been revised to
everyday terms have made him the most widely read on looking at topics from an international perspective a detailed introduction of managerial economics for incorporate up-to-date coverage of international top-
economist writing for the general public today. He • Global Comparison boxes – uses data driven ex- undergraduates, MBAs, and executives, alike. Each ics and e-commerce. This new edition offers the
has been awarded the 2008 prize in Economic Sci- amples to illustrate the international dimension of chapter opens with a description of a managerial framework and economics tools necessary to prepare
ences for his study of international trade and the ef- economic concepts problem that challenges the reader and concludes by students for better decision-making in a future man-
fects of globalisation. • New chapters on Taxes, Inflation and Unemploy- revisiting and analyzing the decision. agerial role.
What’s new? ment
• Chapter order – re-organised from the 1st edition to • Coverage of the financial crisis
reflect how the subject is taught

Macroeconomics Managerial Economics:
7th Edition A Strategic Approach
2nd Edition
N. Gregory Mankiw Robert Waschik, Tim Fisher, David Prentice
Palgrave Macmillan routledge

ISBN: 9781429238120 ISBN: 9780415495172
Paperback Paperback
608 pages 400 pages
November 2009 March 2010

The new edition of this bestselling textbook covers Traditional microeconomic theory has much to offer • basic microeconomic theory of the firm and the
Macroeconomics today, balancing short-run and a manager. It suggests ways to increase profits by set- basic tools of game theory
long-run issues in a way that emphasises the rel- ting prices and packaging services, using advertising • problems related to the strategic interaction be-
evance of Keynesian and classical ideas to current to increase demand and shows how internet auction tween firms, including price and quantity com-
practice. Featuring the latest data and extensive cov- sites like eBay affect competition and profitability. By petition and product differentiation
erage of the current financial crisis, it is the ideal text- using game theory to present and solve a manager’s • issues arising from strategic interactions with-
book for uncertain economic times. decision-making problems and by focusing on the in the firm, including vertical and horizontal in-
strategic nature of these problems, this text makes tegration, training and motivating workers, and
microeconomic theory much more intuitive and rel- labour unions
evant for the business student. • marketing economics including information
problems, advertising, durable goods and the
The text is separated into four sections: product life cycle.
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economics economics

Microeconomics The Global Emerging Market:
2nd Edition Strategic Management and Economics
1st Edition
Paul Krugman, Robin Wells Vladimir Kvint
Palgrave Macmillan routledge

ISBN: 9780230278783 ISBN: 9780415988407
Paperback Paperback
608 pages 456 pages
December 2008 February 2009

Paul Krugman’s grasp of economics in action and placed on looking at topics from an internation- Despite the growing importance of the global emerg- the conditions of emerging-market countries (EMCs).
his uncanny way of translating complex issues into al perspective ing market (GEM) for the world’s business, econo- Focusing on the formation of a strategic mindset and
everyday terms have made him the most widely read • Global Comparison boxes – uses data driven ex- mies, and politics, it has received a relatively scant the decision making process, it explains how to ana-
economist writing for the general public today. He amples to illustrate the international dimension amount of academic attention in business and eco- lyze the basic economic factors and the global order,
has been awarded the 2008 prize in Economic Sci- of economic concepts nomics courses. This textbook is the first to focus on especially in times of crisis. This text also explains
ences for his study of international trade and the ef- • New chapters on Taxes, Inflation and Unem- the GEM and its strategic and economic character- how to classify countries related to this new market
fects of globalisation. ployment istics. of tremendous opportunities. Furthermore, the book
• Coverage of the financial crisis The Global Emerging Market: Strategic Management includes recommendations on how to develop entry
What’s new? and Economics describes the fundamental economic and exit strategies for the GEM, work in it and create
• Chapter order – re-organised from the 1st edi- base and trends of the global marketplace (GMP) as efficient management systems.
tion to reflect how the subject is taught well as business and management development for
• Stronger international focus – Global issues are
dealt with throughout the text and emphasis is

Microeconomics for MBAs
2nd Edition

Richard B. McKenzie, Dwight R. Lee
Cambridge university Press

ISBN: 9780521191470
Hardback
568 pages
September 2010

The textbook that develops the economic way of economic principles. Part II draws on those princi-
thinking through problems that MBA students will ples to discuss organizational and incentive issues in
find relevant to their career goals. Theory and math management and focuses on solving the ‘principal-
is kept as simple as possible and illustrated with agent’ problem to maximize the profitability of the
real-life scenarios. This textbook package includes firm – lessons that can be applied to problems MBAs
online video tutorials on key concepts and complex will face in the future. Economics and management
arguments, and topics likely to be assessed in exams. are treated equally; this unique textbook presents eco-
The distinguished author team has developed this nomics as part of the everyday thinking of business
textbook over 20 years of teaching microeconomics people.
to MBA students. Chapters are clearly structured to
support learning: Part I of each chapter develops key

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finance & accounting finance & accounting

Accounting & finance for An Introduction to Global financial
non-Specialists with MyAccountinglab Markets
6th Edition 6th Edition
Peter Atrill, Eddie McLaney Stephen Valdez, Philip Molyneux
Cambridge university Press Palgrave Macmillan

ISBN: 9780273732754 ISBN: 9780230243095
Mixed media product Paperback
September 2009 528 pages
List price: £45,99 our price: £41,39 April 2010

Now in its sixth edition, this successful text intro- information can be used to improve the quality of de- An Introduction to Global Financial Markets de- • Updated coverage of investment banking, hedge
duces the basic principles and underlying concepts cision making. scribes the financial world in clear, easy to under- funds and private equity
of accounting and finance. It adopts a practical, stand terms. The authors provide comprehensive • Details of controversial new market instruments:
non-technical approach, making it the ideal text for coverage of commercial and investment banking, credit default stops and collateralised mortgage ob-
students from non-accounting disciplines. The text foreign exchange, money and bond markets, stock ligations
is written from a ‘user’ perspective, demonstrating markets and derivatives and an up to date analysis of • Expanded coverage of emerging markets, including
ways in which accounting statements and financial the global financial crisis. Brazil, Russia, India and China
Key benefits: • New companion website featuring PPT slides, inter-
• A new chapter on the global financial crisis and active revision questions, case studies and exercises,
banking regulation bonus chapters and analytical content

Accounting, Chapter 1-23 An Introduction to Investment Banks,
& MyAccountinglab with full EBook hedge funds, and Private Equity,
Student Access Card 8th Edition The new Paradigm
Charles Horngren, Walter Harrison, M. Oliver David Stowell
Pearson Education Academic Press

ISBN: 9780136112907 ISBN: 9780123745033
Mixed media product Hardback
329 pages 592 pages
February 2009 March 2010

The winning combination of respected authors and Working together on the revision, the authors pre- This description of the symbiotic relationships selves in the post-crash regulatory environment and,
a traditional framework has made the Horngren/ served the classic, solid foundation of the text while among investment banks, hedge funds, and private through ten extensive cases, the ways in which they
Harrison, Accounting text THE trusted choice for in- adding a modern Table of Contents and fresh new equity firms shows students how firms simultane- are increasing their power and influence.
structors and students for Principles of Accounting. teaching approach to make accounting accessible to ously compete and cooperate. The author has cap-
In the new Accounting 8th Edition, Charles Horn- ALL of today’s students in ALL varied classrooms. tured the ways these firms are reinventing them-
gren and Tom Harrison have invited Suzanne Oli- This NEW edition further strengthens the textbook
ver, a loyal Accounting user and community college component of the Student Learning System and pro-
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zanne Oliver’s extensive knowledge of prior editions, the study resources and MyAccountingLab
varied classroom experience and authoring of MyAc-
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her an invaluable asset to the team and the series.
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economics finance & accounting

Auction Theory Corporate finance

Vijay Krishna Michael C. Ehrhardt, Eugene F. Brigham
Academic Press Cengage learning

ISBN: 9780123745071 ISBN: 9781439078082
Hardback Hardback
336 pages 848 pages
September 2009 2010

Vijay Krishna’s Second Edition of Auction Theory other teaching aids, the Second Edition continues to Focus on the financial concepts, skills, and tech- amples illustrate the relevance of what students are
improves upon his 2002 best seller with a new chap- serve as the doorway to relevant theory for most stu- nological applications that are most critical for learning. Students learn to master the many features
ter on package and position auctions as well as end- dents doing empirical work on auctions. MBA students in today’s workplace with Ehrhardt/ and functions of Excel® spreadsheets with unique
of-chapter questions and chapter notes. Complete Brigham’s CORPORATE FINANCE: A FOCUSED Excel Tool Kits, “Build a Model” problems, and Mini-
proofs and new material about collusion comple- APPROACH, 4E. This lean text provides an in-depth Case Spreadsheets that encourage “what-if” analysis
ment Krishna’s ability to reveal the basic facts of each treatment of all topics essential to corporate finance on a real-time basis in class.
theory in a style that is clear, concise, and easy to within a streamlined presentation that you can com-
follow. With the addition of a solutions manual and plete in a single semester.
Your students review the latest financial develop-
ments -- from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage
market to the financial and global economic crisis --
as this edition shows them how to maximize a firm’s
value in today’s changed world. Numerous recent ex-

Contemporary financial Intermediation Corporate finance Plus Myfinancelab
2nd Edition Student Access Card Package

Stuart I. Greenbaum, Anjan V. Thakor David S. Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
Pearson Education
Academic Press
ISBN: 9780137067350
ISBN: 9780122990533
Paperback
Hardback
1104 pages
672 pages
March 2010
May 2007

Stuart Greenbaum and Anjan Thakor bring a unique intermediation by explaining why financial interme- This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial ager. With this ideal melding of the core with modern
analytical approach to the subject of banks and bank- diaries exist and what they do. Specific regulations, team at Pearson has worked closely with educators topics, innovation with proven pedagogy, Berk and
ing in this completely revised and updated new economies, and policies will change, but the underly- around the world to include content which is espe- DeMarzo establish the new canon in finance.
edition. They expand the scope of the typical bank ing philosophical foundations remain the same. This cially relevant to students outside the United States.
management course by addressing all types of de- approach enables students to understand the founda- Using the unifying valuation framework based on the The second edition reflects the constantly changing
posit-type financial institutions and by explaining the tional principles and to apply them to whatever con- Law of One Price, top researchers Jonathan Berk and world of finance, including information on the recent
why of intermediation rather than simply describing text they encounter as professionals. Peter DeMarzo set the new standard for corporate fi- financial crisis, new behavioral finance research, and
institutions, regulations, and market phenomena. nance textbooks. Corporate Finance blends coverage updated practitioner interviews.
This analytic approach strikes at the heart of financial of time-tested principles and the latest advancements
with the practical perspective of the financial man-

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Corporate finance: European Edition Creating Value from Mergers
with bind in Connect Access Card and Acquisitions
2nd Edition
David Hillier et al.
McGraw-hill Sudi Sudarsanam
Prentice hall
ISBN: 9780077121150
Paperback ISBN: 9780273715399
1008 pages Paperback
January 2010 816 pages
List price: £53,99 our price: £48,59 June 2010

Corporate Finance, 1st European Edition, is an adap- Creating Value from Mergers and Acquisitions is the emphasises the need to understand the interconnect-
tation of the hugely successful Corporate Finance text first book to provide a comparative analysis of the ed nature of these stages. The book’s central focus
by Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe and Jordan aimed specifi- M&A scene in Europe and the US, the two most ac- in on the challenges to using M&A as an instrument
cally at courses outside the United States. Covering tive markets in the world. Now in its second edition to create shareholder value, how M&A risks can be
the core and emerging topics in an engaging and it continues to develop an international and multidis- mitigated and how odds of success in acquisitions
effective way makes this text a must have for all stu- ciplinary perspective of M&A, and considers M&A can me increased.
dents studying corporate finance. as a process and not a mere transaction. The author
draws upon economics, finance, strategy, law, organ-
isational theories to formulate a five-stage model and

Corporate finance Economic Capital: how It Works,
Theory and Practice and What Every Manager needs to know
2nd Edition
Pierre Vernimmen, Pascal Quiry Pieter Klaassen, Idzard van Eeghen
Wiley-Blackwell Elsevier Science

ISBN: 9780470721926 ISBN: 9780123749017
Paperback Hardback
1056 pages 304 pages
February 2009 July 2009

This textbook is designed for core courses in Corpo- includes financial analysis which is not included in Managers can deploy and manage economic capital within the broader context of management respon-
rate Finance taken by MBA , Masters in Finance and any other corporate finance textbook. more effectively when they understand how their sibilities and activities as well as its relation to other
final year undergrads. It will also have a large market decisions add value to their organizations. Econom- risk management tools that are available to the mod-
amongst corporate finance practitioners. It describes ic Capital, How it Works and What Every Manager ern risk manager.
the theory and practice of Corporate Finance showing Needs to Know, presents new ways to define, mea-
how to use financial theory to solve practical prob- sure, and implement management strategies by us-
lems from a truly European perspective. Section one ing recent examples, many from the sub-prime crisis.
The authors also discuss the role of economic capital

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finance and financial Markets fixed Income Markets and Their
3rd Edition derivatives
3rd Edition
Keith Pilbeam Suresh M. Sundaresan
Palgrave Macmillan Academic Press

ISBN: 9780230233218 ISBN: 9780123704719
Paperback Hardback
544 pages 456 pages
March 2010 March 2009

Finance and Financial Markets is a best selling com- Key benefits of the third edition: The 3e of this well-respected textbook continues the instructors to customize the material to suit their
prehensive introduction to the financial markets, • New chapter on the credit crunch covering the tradition of providing clear and concise explanations course structure and the mathematical ability of their
institutions and instruments that constitute global causes, events and policy response. for fixed income securities, pricing, and markets. students.
finance. Its practical approach makes it readily un- • Coverage of recent financial innovations such as col- The book matches well with fixed income securities
derstandable for students on finance and economics lateralized debt obligations and credit default swaps. courses. The book’s organization emphasizes institu-
courses and those wanting to understand the work- • Completely revised chapter 18 on financial regulations in the first part, analytics in the second, selected
ings of the modern financial world. This third edition focusing on regulatory issues raised by the crisis. segments of fixed income markets in the third, and
tion has been thoroughly updated in the wake of the • An extensive set of case studies emphasising the fixed income derivatives in the fourth. This enables
recent financial crisis, and discusses its implications real world of finance including the collapse of AIG
for the finance industry. and Lehman brothers, behavioural finance, the carry
trade, foreign exchange intervention, the TED spread
and the VIX index.

Global Bank regulation: Principles
financial Institutions and Markets
and Policies
9th Edition
Heidi Mandanis Schooner, Michael W. Taylor
Jeff Madura Academic Press
Cengage learning
ISBN: 9780126410037
ISBN: 9781439038871 Hardback
352 pages
November 2009
2010 List price: £48,99 our price: £44,09
Its focus on the prudential, global regulation of finan- with the financial crisis that began in 2007, this lucid
Financial Institutions and Markets, 9e, International it, while descriptions of financial institutions focus cial institutions drives this book’s unique exploration and engaging account of the principles, policies, and
Edition (with Stock-Trak coupon), provides a con- on their management, performance, regulatory as- of over-arching policy principles. Integrating theory, laws related to the regulation of international bank-
ceptual framework to help students understand why pects, use of financial markets, and sources and uses history, and policy debates, it provides a high-level, ing explains why and how governments work so hard
financial markets exist, how financial institutions of funds. Following the introduction of key financial strategic treatment of the regulation of global bank- on a convergence of rules and regulations.
serve those markets, and the various services those markets and institutions, the text explores the func- ing. With finely focused definitions and an intuitive
institutions offer. In describing each type of mar- tions of the Federal Reserve System, the major debt scope, the authors pay particular attention to the in-
ket, the text emphasizes the securities traded in that security markets, equity security markets, and the de- ternational standards sent by bodies such as the Basel
market and how financial institutions participate in rivative security market. Committee on Banking Supervision and the Europe-
an Union. By beginning with the main justifications
for the prudential regulation of banks and concluding

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Intermediate financial Theory Investments with SP Card

Jean-Pierre Danthine, John B. Donaldson Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan Marcus
Academic Press McGraw-hill

ISBN: 9780123693808 ISBN: 9780071278287
Hardback Paperback
392 pages 1088 pages
July 2005 September 2008

The second edition of this authoritative textbook con- The second edition includes new structure empha- Bodie, Kane, and Marcus’ INVESTMENTS is the
tinues the tradition of providing clear and concise sizing the distinction between the equilibrium and leading textbook for the graduate/MBA investments
descriptions of the new and classic concepts in finan- the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing, market. It is recognized as the best blend of practi-
cial theory. The authors keep the theory accessible by as well as a new chapter on asset management for the cal and theoretical coverage, while maintaining an
requiring very little mathematical background. long term investor. appropriate rigor and clear writing style. Its unifying
theme is that security markets are nearly efficient,
meaning that most securities are usually priced ap-
propriately given their risk and return attributes. The
text places greater emphasis on asset allocation, and
offers a much broader and deeper treatment of fu-
tures, options, and other derivative security markets
than most investment texts.

International finance Mergers and Acquisitions Basics:
5th Edition negotiation and deal Structuring

Maurice D. Levi Donald M. DePamphilis
routledge Academic Press

ISBN: 9780415774598 ISBN: 9780123749499
Paperback Paperback
586 pages 240 pages
May 2009 November 2010

The fifth edition of Maurice D. Levi’s classic textbook available and how they directly impact upon Negotiations form the heart of mergers and acqui- process, this book treads a middle ground between
has been updated to incorporate the massive changes firms as well as governments. sitions efforts, for their conclusions contain both highly technical and dumbed-down descriptions of
in the world of international finance of the past few • the continued massive impact of multinational anticipated and unforeseen implications. Don De- complex events. It mixes theory with case studies so
years. In particular, the emergence of new markets is corporations on the global financial scene as Pamphilis presents a summary of negotiating and the text is current and useful. Unique and practical,
given broad coverage – particularly the rise to finan- well as the opportunities presented by e-com- deal structuring that captures its dynamic process, this book can add hard-won insights to anybody’s list
cial prominence of China and India and other growth merce. showing readers how brokers, bankers, accountants, of M&A titles.
economies in Asia and elsewhere. Key features of the The material is interlaced with a wealth of supple- attorneys, tax experts, managers, investors, and oth-
book include: mentary material including real world case studies, ers must work together and what happens when they
• the impact of globalization and the greater review questions, examples and objectives. The re- don’t. Writtten for those who seek a broadly-based
connectedness of national economies and the sult is the most authoritative survey of international view of M&A and understand their own roles in the
world economy as a whole. finance currently available.
• probably the best introduction to exchange rates
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