Handbook of Finance, Volume 1, Financial Markets and Instruments

Volume I: Financial Markets and Instruments skillfullycovers the general characteristics of different asset classes, derivative instruments, the markets in which financial instrumentstrade, and the players in those markets. It also addresses the roleof financial markets in an economy, the structure and organizationof financial markets, the efficiency of markets, and thedeterminants of asset pricing and interest rates. Incorporating timely research and in-depth analysis, theHandbook of Finance is a comprehensive 3-Volume Set thatcovers both established and cutting-edge theories and developmentsin finance and investing. Other volumes in the set: Handbook ofFinance Volume II: Investment Management and FinancialManagement and Handbook of Finance Volume III: Valuation, Financial Modeling, and Quantitative Tools.