Basic Finance

Gain a strong understanding of the three primary aspects of finance -- financial institutions, investments and corporate finance - and how they relate to one another with the reader-friendly approach in BASIC FINANCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INVESTMENTS, AND MANAGEMENT, 13E. Brief chapters in a modular format let you focus on areas of the most interest to you as you master core concepts, usually in a single class or lesson. Individual chapters work together to give you a cohesive, complete view of finance today.

Comprehensive coverage of the time value of money uses equations, interest tables and financial calculator keystrokes to ensure you understand this key topic that permeates finance. You see the importance of finance in daily life with examples, from cryptocurrencies to meme stocks. Hands-on problems, step-by-step financial calculation illustrations, an Excel appendix and MindTap digital resources let you practice and reinforce what you learn.