The Theory of Corporate Finance
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Approx $167.15 USD
Product Name: The Theory of Corporate Finance by Jean Tirole - A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Corporate Finance
In "The Theory of Corporate Finance," Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole provides a groundbreaking and thorough exploration of modern corporate finance. This landmark text is designed to offer graduate and advanced undergraduate students, as well as researchers, a clear, unified understanding of the complex field of corporate finance.
Over recent decades, corporate finance has expanded beyond its traditional focus on equity, debt, and valuation to encompass vital issues such as corporate governance, liquidity, risk management, and the relationships between banks and corporations. These developments, while significant, have led to a proliferation of concepts and models that can be difficult to navigate. Tirole’s book addresses this challenge by organizing the field around a single, coherent model based on incentive and contract theory.
Key Features:
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Unified Approach:
- Tirole builds the book around a single model, providing a coherent framework for understanding a wide array of topics in corporate finance. This unified approach helps students and researchers make sense of the field’s numerous concepts and models.
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Comprehensive Coverage:
- The book addresses a broad range of topics, including corporate governance, liquidity, risk management, the macroeconomic impact of corporations, and the relationships between banks and corporations. Tirole also explores the efficient determination of leverage, dividends, and managerial incentive packages.
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Empirical Integration:
- Tirole seamlessly integrates empirical studies into the theoretical analysis, offering readers a well-rounded understanding of how modern corporate finance theory applies in real-world situations.
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Focus on Key Issues:
- The book delves into critical management and public policy issues, such as the reform of corporate governance and auditing, the role of private equity, and the impact of financial markets and takeovers on corporations.
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Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Perspectives:
- Tirole places corporations within their broader microeconomic and macroeconomic environments, examining the two-way interactions between corporations and the institutions that shape them.
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Essential Resource:
- Filling a significant gap in the field, "The Theory of Corporate Finance" is an indispensable resource for anyone studying or researching corporate finance, industrial organization, political economy, development, or macroeconomics.
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Authoritative Text:
- Setting a new milestone in corporate finance education, this book is poised to become the authoritative text on the subject for years to come, making it a must-read for students and professionals alike.
Why "The Theory of Corporate Finance" is Essential:
- Nobel Prize-Winning Insight: Written by Jean Tirole, a leading economist and Nobel Prize winner, offering unparalleled expertise.
- Comprehensive Guide: Covers all major areas of modern corporate finance, from traditional concepts to cutting-edge topics.
- Unified Framework: Provides a coherent model that organizes the complex field of corporate finance.
- Real-World Relevance: Integrates empirical studies to connect theory with practical applications.
- Academic and Professional Value: Ideal for both academic study and professional reference in corporate finance and related fields.
Perfect for Advanced Students and Researchers:
Whether you are a graduate student, advanced undergraduate, or a researcher in the fields of corporate finance, industrial organization, or macroeconomics, "The Theory of Corporate Finance" is an essential resource that will deepen your understanding of the field and equip you with the tools needed to analyze today’s key financial issues.
Order your copy of "The Theory of Corporate Finance" by Jean Tirole today and gain a comprehensive understanding of modern corporate finance theory!