International Financial Management, Abridged Edition / Edition 10

by Jeff Madura

Overview

Any suggestions for copywriter or provide generic description of the product to be used for the Internet or non-channel specific applications. NOTE: If you have a book only version for this product, it is imperative that you provide a description that does not include any references to package elements. Prepare for success in international finance with this best-selling book's effective presentation of in-depth theory and practical applications. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ABRIDGED 11E builds on the fundamental principles of corporate finance to provide the timely information and contemporary insights needed to prosper in today's global business environment. This book discusses a wide range of managerial topics using a strong corporate perspective. This edition highlights financial reform and its impact on the international finance today. An emphasis on the most recent financial changes and industry trends further prepares readers to understand and effectively manage within the dynamic field of international finance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780538482219
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	09/15/2010
Pages:	560
Sales rank:	992,368
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jeff Madura serves as the SunTrust Bank Professor of Finance at Florida Atlantic University. The recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research, Dr. Madura has written several successful finance texts, including FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS. His research on international finance has been published in numerous journals, including JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS; JOURNAL OF MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH; and FINANCIAL REVIEW. Dr. Madura has served as a consultant for international banks, securities firms, and other multinational corporations. In addition, he is a former director of the Eastern Finance Association and a former director and president of the Southern Finance Association. He earned his B.S. and M.A. from Northern Illinois University and his D.B.A. from Florida State University.

Table of Contents

Part I: THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT. 1. Multinational Financial Management: An Overview. 2. International Flow of Funds. 3. International Financial Markets. 4. Exchange Rate Determination. 5. Currency Derivatives. Part II: EXCHANGE RATE BEHAVIOR. 6. Government Influence on Exchange Rates. 7. International Arbitrage and Interest Rate Parity. 8. Relationships among Inflation, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rates. Part III: EXCHANGE RATE RISK MANAGEMENT. 9. Forecasting Exchange Rates. 10. Measuring Exposure to Exchange Rate Fluctuations. 11. Managing Transaction Exposure. 12. Managing Economic Exposure and Translation Exposure. Part IV: LONG-TERM ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT. 13. Direct Foreign Investment. 14. Multinational Capital Budgeting. 15. International Corporate Governance and Control. 16. Country Risk Analysis. 17. Multinational Cost of Capital and Capital Structure [available on the textbook companion site only]. 18. Long-Term Debt Financing [available on the textbook companion site only]. Part V: SHORT-TERM ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT. 19. Financing International Trade [available on the textbook companion site only]. 20. Short-Term Financing [available on the textbook companion site only]. 21. International Cash Management [available on the textbook companion site only]. Appendix A: Answers to Self-Test Questions. Appendix B: Supplemental Cases. Appendix C: Using Excel to Conduct Analysis. Appendix D: International Investing Project. Appendix E: Discussion in the Boardroom. Glossary. Direct Exchange Rates over Time [inside front and back covers]. Index.