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Essentials of Corporate Finance, 11th Edition
ISBN: 9781264101573
Essentials of Corporate Finance, 11th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate students in business or corporate finance courses. Written by renowned authors Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, and Bradford Jordan, this book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of core corporate finance principles.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory corporate finance courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of corporate finance, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of financial management.
History and Editions
The 11th edition of Essentials of Corporate Finance has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions in corporate finance. This edition includes detailed updates on financial management principles, emphasizing a unified valuation approach with net present value (NPV) as the foundation. It also focuses on managerial input and judgment, preparing students to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios.
Author and Other Works
Stephen A. Ross was the Franco Modigliani Professor of Finance and Economics at the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was one of the most widely published authors in finance and economics, known for his work in developing the Arbitrage Pricing Theory and substantial contributions to the discipline through his research on signaling, agency theory, option pricing, and the theory of the term structure of interest rates.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781264101573
- eTextbook: Available with built-in study tools like highlights, read-aloud feature, and offline access (Source: VitalSource)
- Other Formats: Softcover international editions available (Source: AbeBooks)
Publication Details
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
- Publication Date: January 31, 2022
- Number of Pages: 688
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 10th Edition: Available through McGraw-Hill and other retailers
- eTextbook with Study Tools: Available through VitalSource (Source: VitalSource)
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781265920159 (Note: This ISBN is for a different edition, not the 11th edition) (Source: McGraw Hill)
- 9781265103514 (Note: This ISBN is for an international edition) (Source: AbeBooks)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Essentials of Corporate Finance, 11th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
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Key Features
- Emphasis on Intuition: Complex financial principles are explained at an intuitive level, making it approachable for a wide audience.
- Unified Valuation Approach: Net present value (NPV) is treated as the basic concept underlying corporate finance.
- Managerial Focus: The book emphasizes the role of the financial manager as a decision-maker, stressing the need for managerial input and judgment.
- Built-in Study Tools: The eTextbook includes features like highlights, read-aloud, and global search capabilities.
- Offline Access: Students can access their eTextbook anytime and anywhere.
This comprehensive textbook is designed to convey the most important concepts in corporate finance in a relaxed, conversational style, inviting students to join in the learning process rather than being passive information absorbers.
