| Financial Markets and Institutions (5th Edition) (Addison-Wesley Series in Finance) | 
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Sales Rank: 281982
Category: Book
Authors: Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Studio: Addison Wesley
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley
Label: Addison Wesley
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 5
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 752
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0321280296
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.10973
EAN: 9780321280299
ASIN: 0321280296
Publication Date: March 18, 2005
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Product Description
Recognizing that students need more than an abstract description of financial markets and institutions as they train to become managers successfully working in, or interacting with, the financial service industry, Mishkin and Eakins examine models and concepts through the eyes of a practicing financial manager to see not onlywhy they matter, but also how they are used in the real world. In this way, students learn to place themselves in the role of decision-maker and envision how they might respond to problems and situations that will arise in their future careers. This Fifth Edition boasts expanded coverage of valuation concepts, more quantitative material, and a streamlined, finance-focused presentation. A careful examination of conflicts of interest, a concentration on the impact of new technologies, new data, and refreshing examples all serve to enhance and illuminate important concepts.
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 Saved a bunch of money November 18, 2008
Easy to order and recieved it very quickly. This edition is the same as the 6th edition and MUCH cheaper.
 Subprime Loan Crisis October 16, 2007
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book which I purchased new from Amazon is missing pages 297-344. If I tried to understand the hot topic in all of finance right now I'd be up a creek because the publisher didn't feel I should have the tools to learn about it. Ridiculous for a book in its fifth edition.
Very good for first exposure to financial markets December 10, 2003
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is not an advanced book on financial markets, but it is a good introductory book. I use this book for my undergraduate teaching. Both I and students are happy about the coverage of the book. It is well organized and well written. Improvements will be valuable in the derivatives markets and risk management areas.
 Good start December 4, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've used some version of this book for many years now, and I've seen it evolve. I think, as other reviewers have said, that there are some simplified portions of the book, especially those parts dealing with monetary economics. There are other portions which lay out the principles as only these authors can, and those parts are extremely helpful and valuable. This book allows me to teach my notes and thoughts with a textbook serving as a reference and an introduction -- it doesn't get in my way, in other words. I use it along with several other texts, and I think it gets the job done. Students seem to like it as well, mainly for its clarity. For someone wanting to learn the basics, this is an excellent choice.
 This book insults the intelligence of all but newcomers November 7, 2002
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
Although this might be a perfect book for those looking for simplicity, I would not advise it to anybody with previous exposure to finance.
The book is a way too simple, and reveals huge ignorance on the markets outside the US.
I think the book is very much a benchmark to reveal ignorant finance - teachers.
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