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The second edition of this authoritative textbook continues the tradition of providing clear and concise descriptions of the new and classic concepts in financial theory. The authors keep the theory accessible by requiring very little mathematical background. First edition published by Prentice-Hall in 2001- ISBN 0130174467.The second edition includes new structure emphasizing the distinction between the equilibrium and the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing, as well as a new chapter on asset management for the long term investor."This book does admirably what it sets out to do - provide a bridge between MBA-level finance texts and PhD-level texts....many books claim to require little prior mathematical training, but this one actually does so. This book may be a good one for Ph.D students outside finance who need some basic training in financial theory or for those looking for a more user-friendly introduction to advanced theory. The exercises are very good." --Ian Gow, Student, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University- Completely updated edition of classic textbook that fills a gap between MBA level texts and PHD level texts- Focuses on clear explanations of key concepts and requires limited mathematical prerequisites- Updates includes new structure emphasizing the distinction between the equilibrium and the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing, as well as a new chapter on asset management for the long term investor

Targeting readers with backgrounds in economics, Intermediate Financial Theory, Third Edition includes new material on the asset pricing implications of behavioral finance perspectives, recent developments in portfolio choice, derivatives-risk neutral pricing research, and implications of the 2008 financial crisis. Each chapter concludes with questions, and for the first time a freely accessible website presents complementary and supplementary material for every chapter. Known for its rigor and intuition, Intermediate Financial Theory is perfect for those who need basic training in financial theory and those looking for a user-friendly introduction to advanced theory.- Completely updated edition of classic textbook that fills a gap between MBA- and PhD-level texts- Focuses on clear explanations of key concepts and requires limited mathematical prerequisites- Online solutions manual available- Updates include new structure emphasizing the distinction between the equilibrium and the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing, and a new chapter on asset management for the long-term investor

Intermediate Financial Theory, Fourth Edition provides an updated and thorough explanation of basic financial concepts, in a manner accessible both to those new to the subject and to those without a deep background in advanced mathematics. It is ideal for students with a background in Economics who are looking for an accessible yet rigorous introduction to financial theory beyond basic MBA-level textbooks. While not as dense as highly technical Ph.D. presentations tend to be, this valuable text seeks rather to integrate academic expertise with real-world experience from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition has been fully updated and is supplemented by extensive online resources.Completely updated edition of a classic textbook that fills a gap between MBA- and PhD-level texts.Focuses on clear explanations of key concepts and requires limited mathematical prerequisites.Emphasizes the distinction between the equilibrium and the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing.The 4th edition includes new chapters focused on the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the sustainability challenge, the safe asset shortage, discounting from a long run (climate change) perspective. It also collects, in a new separate chapter, relevant insights from a corporate finance perspective.Online solutions manual available for qualified instructors

Intermediate Financial Theory, Fourth Edition provides an updated and thorough explanation of basic financial concepts, in a manner accessible both to those new to the subject and to those without a deep background in advanced mathematics. It is ideal for students with a background in Economics who are looking for an accessible yet rigorous introduction to financial theory beyond basic MBA-level textbooks. While not as dense as highly technical Ph.D. presentations tend to be, this valuable text seeks rather to integrate academic expertise with real-world experience from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition has been fully updated and is supplemented by extensive online resources. - Completely updated edition of a classic textbook that fills a gap between MBA- and PhD-level texts. - Focuses on clear explanations of key concepts and requires limited mathematical prerequisites. - Emphasizes the distinction between the equilibrium and the arbitrage perspectives on valuation and pricing. - The 4th edition includes new chapters focused on the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the sustainability challenge, the safe asset shortage, discounting from a long run (climate change) perspective. It also collects, in a new separate chapter, relevant insights from a corporate finance perspective. - Online solutions manual available for qualified instructors