Clearly demonstrate how today's financial institutions are integrated within financial markets with Madura's best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS, 13E. Known for its solid conceptual framework, this trusted resource explores the functions of the Federal Reserve System and its recent changes, major debt and equity security markets, and derivative security markets. Expanded coverage now discusses stock valuation, market microstructure strategies, and liquidity in today's financial markets. In addition, new content introduces popular sources of funding, such as crowdfunding. Students study the management, performance, and regulatory environment of each type of financial institution. Critical-Thinking Questions, Flow of Funds Exercises, and online research assignments help students apply what they learn, while timely examples connect concepts to financial trends. In addition, new MindTap online course solutions provide an integrated e-text, algorithmic and Excel Online practice problems and Aplia homework assignments.
Part I: OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
1. Role of Financial Markets and Institutions.
2. Determination of Interest Rates.
3. Structure of Interest Rates.
Part II: THE FED AND MONETARY POLICY.
4. Functions of the Fed.
5. Monetary Policy.
Part III: DEBT SECURITY MARKETS.
6. Money Markets.
7. Bond Markets.
8. Bond Valuation and Risk.
9. Mortgage Markets.
Part IV: EQUITY MARKETS.
10. Stock Offerings and Investor Monitoring.
11. Stock Valuation and Risk.
12. Market Microstructure and Strategies.
Part V: DERIVATIVE SECURITY MARKETS.
13. Financial Futures Markets.
14. Options Markets.
15. Swap Markets.
16. Foreign Exchange Derivative Markets.
Part VI: COMMERCIAL BANKING.
17. Commercial Bank Operations.
18. Bank Regulation.
19. Bank Management.
20. Bank Performance.
Part VII: NONBANK OPERATIONS.
21. Thrift Operations.
22. Finance Company Operations.
23. Mutual Fund Operations.
24. Securities Operations.
25. Insurance Operations.
26. Pension Fund Operations
Appendix A: Comprehensive Project.
Appendix B: Using Excel to Conduct Analyses.
Glossary.
Index.
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Jeff Madura
Dr. Jeff Madura is Emeritus 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 textbooks. His research on financial markets and institutions 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 commercial banks, securities firms, and numerous other financial institutions. In addition, he is a former director of the Eastern Finance Association and a former director and president of the Southern Finance Association.
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INTEGRATIVE PROBLEMS DEMONSTRATE HOW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FROM EACH CHAPTER WORK TOGETHER. An integrative problem at the end of each part clearly illustrates how concepts from each of the chapters in every part work together and rely upon or impact one another.
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CURRENT, RELEVANT EXAMPLES REINFORCE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS. Numerous updated examples throughout this edition reflect the latest developments in today's financial world. Striking examples reinforce key concepts and clearly demonstrate the practical applications and importance of the material students are learning.
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SUBSTANTIAL END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS CHECK AND REINFORCE STUDENT COMPREHENSION. Your students can check their understanding of important concepts and skills using the large variety of questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, students can use midterm and final self-examinations to ensure they fully comprehend course material.
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ONGOING FLOW OF FUNDS EXERCISE EMPHASIZES PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF USING FINANCIAL MARKETS AND SERVICES. The continuing Flow of Funds Exercise at the end of each chapter clearly illustrates how a single manufacturing company relies on all types of financial markets, institutions, and services.
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INTEGRATIVE PROBLEMS DEMONSTRATE HOW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS FROM EACH CHAPTER WORK TOGETHER. An integrative problem at the end of each part clearly illustrates how concepts from each of the chapters in every part work together and rely upon or impact one another.
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CURRENT, RELEVANT EXAMPLES REINFORCE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS. Numerous updated examples throughout this edition reflect the latest developments in today's financial world. Striking examples reinforce key concepts and clearly demonstrate the practical applications and importance of the material students are learning.
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SUBSTANTIAL END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS CHECK AND REINFORCE STUDENT COMPREHENSION. Your students can check their understanding of important concepts and skills using the large variety of questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, students can use midterm and final self-examinations to ensure they fully comprehend course material.
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ONGOING FLOW OF FUNDS EXERCISE EMPHASIZES PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF USING FINANCIAL MARKETS AND SERVICES. The continuing Flow of Funds Exercise at the end of each chapter clearly illustrates how a single manufacturing company relies on all types of financial markets, institutions, and services.