Fundamentals of Financial Management

Brigham, Eugene F., Houston, Joel F.

ISBN 10: 0538482125 / ISBN 13: 9780538482127

Published by Cengage South-Western, 2012

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Synopsis:

Designed to put readers "First in Finance" today, this fully revised thirteenth edition of FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT provides readers with a focused understanding of today's corporate finance and financial management. This market-leading book offers a unique balance of clear concepts, contemporary theory, and practical applications in order to help readers understand the concepts and reasons behind corporate budgeting, financing, working capital decision making, forecasting, valuation, and Time Value of Money (TVM). The thirteenth edition has been updated to include discussions of several major events such as the BP oil spill, the European debt crisis, and the ongoing weakness in the economy and financial markets. Numerous practical examples, "Quick Questions," proven end-of-chapter applications, Integrated Cases, and real-world examples demonstrate theory in action and help readers apply what they have learned.

About the Authors: Dr. Eugene F. Brigham is Graduate Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, where he has taught since 1971. He received his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining the University of Florida, Dr. Brigham held teaching positions at the University of Connecticut, the University of Wisconsin and the University of California-Los Angeles. A former president of the Financial Management Association, he has written many journal articles on the cost of capital, capital structure and other aspects of financial management. He has authored or co-authored 10 textbooks on managerial finance and managerial economics that are used at more than 1,000 universities in the United States and have been translated into 11 languages worldwide. In addition to his academic writing, Dr. Brigham continues to teach, consult and complete research. He has served as a consultant to many corporations and government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the U.S. Office of Telecommunications Policy and the RAND Corp., and he has testified as an expert witness in numerous electric, gas and telephone rate cases at both federal and state levels. Dr. Brigham spends his spare time on the golf course, enjoying time with his family and dogs, and tackling outdoor adventure activities, such as biking through Alaska.

Joel F. Houston is the Eugene F. Brigham Professor of Finance at the University of Florida. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from Franklin and Marshall College. Prior to his appointment at the University of Florida, Dr. Houston was an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Dr. Houston's research is primarily in the areas of corporate finance and financial institutions, and his work has been published in top journals including The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Business, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Accounting Research and Financial Management. Dr. Houston also currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking; the Journal of Financial Services Research and the Journal of Financial Economic Policy. Since arriving at the University of Florida in 1987, Joel has received 25 teaching awards and has been actively involved in both undergraduate and graduate education. In addition to co-authoring leading textbooks in financial management, Dr. Houston has participated in management education programs for the PURC/World Bank Program, Southern Company, Exelon Corporation and Volume Services America. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife (Sherry), son and daughter-in-law (Chris and Renae) and daughter (Meredith). He is an avid sports fan who follows the Florida Gators and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of Financial Management
Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 13 Edition.