Principles of Finance

Give your students a strong foundation in contemporary finance using the latest PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE, 6E by leading finance authors Besley and Brigham. This dynamic survey text addresses today's most relevant financial concepts as students examine current financial markets and institutions, investments, and managerial finance. An ideal choice for corporate finance topics, this edition is more practical than ever before. Learning Objectives, Chapter Summaries, and in-chapter Self Tests ensure readers fully understanding concepts, while revised coverage further clarifies the presentation of time value of money and other complex concepts. When relevant, this edition now discusses the impact of the 2007-2009 financial market meltdown on finance today and clearly connects topics to students' personal finance decisions. Students see how concepts influence both immediate and long-term common financial decisions. Students learn to use spreadsheets for financial decisions and financial problem solving. The book's modular format allows you to present concepts in the order that best suits your course. The book begins by discussing principles of financial systems and business organizations, then addresses valuation concepts and corporate decision making and concludes with investment fundamentals. Count on PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE, 6E to offer the diversity of coverage and practical strengths your students need for success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.