Author Description
This international finance textbook integrates cases and text to deliver a hands-on, problem-solving approach based on sound financial theory. Features: * Emphasizes how to be an international financial manager, with a special discussion at the end of every chapter - Implications for Managers. This discussion explains how the chapter concepts affect financial decisions. * More than just a case book, the text chapters are fully developed. The extensive problems and end-of-chapter material can be used separately from the cases providing flexibility for undergraduate and graduate curriculums. * Cases, problem sets, and examples are integrated with each chapter, immersing students in real business situations. * Each case supplies the institutional background and data necessary to analyze a variety of alternatives and to determine the tradeoffs represented by choosing among them. Cases are from the most well-respected sources - Darden, Harvard, and the International Institute for Management Development. * The text emphasizes risk management, especially in Chapters 4 through 7, providing both the theory and detailed examples in an area important for today's manager. * As an example of
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can financial managers effectively apply theoretical frameworks to solve complex problems within the global corporate environment? Mark R. Eaker and colleagues present a comprehensive pedagogical framework designed to bridge the gap between academic financial theory and practical business application. By utilizing a combination of fully developed text chapters and integrated case studies, the authors provide a structured methodology for evaluating financial alternatives and managing risk in international markets.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations of international financial management
- Integrated case studies sourced from Darden, Harvard, and the International Institute for Management Development
- Practical problem sets and end-of-chapter 'Implications for Managers' discussions
- Specialized focus on risk management strategies
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive coverage of domestic-only financial accounting practices
- It does not serve as a primary source for macroeconomic policy analysis outside of its impact on corporate financial decision-making
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Academic reviewers and instructors frequently identify this text as a robust resource for bridging the divide between theory and practice in undergraduate and graduate finance curricula. Experts highlight the inclusion of high-quality case studies as a primary strength for developing student analytical capabilities in real-world business scenarios.
Page Count:
600
Publication Date:
1995-09-08
Publisher:
South-Western
ISBN-10:
003016902X
ISBN-13:
9780030169021
Business
Finance
Management
Corporate Finance
International business
textbook