Financial Markets & Institutions - Jeff (Florida Atlantic University) Madura - Bog

Develop a clear understanding of why financial markets exist, how financial institutions serve these markets and what services those institutions offer with Madura/Paskelian's best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS, 14th Edition. Packed with real examples and practical applications, this engaging edition clarifies the management, performance and regulatory aspects of financial institutions. Explore the functions of the Federal Reserve System and the updated tools it uses to conduct monetary policy, major debt, equity security markets and the derivative security markets. Expanded coverage now discusses stock valuation, market microstructure strategies and liquidity in today's financial markets. In addition, a new chapter explains how financial technology is changing the role and functions of financial institutions and providing new popular sources of funding, such as crowdfunding.