Stephen A. Ross,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Randolph W. Westerfield,
University of Southern California Jeffrey Jaffe,
University of Pennsylvania
ISBN: 0072829206 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Executive Summaries begin each chapter with a "roadmap" that describes the objectives of the chapter and how it connects with concepts already learned in earlier chapters. Real company examples that are discussed in the chapter are highlighted in this section.
Step-by-step examples are called out within each chapter. These examples illustrate an intuitive or mathematical application in a step-by-step format. There is enough detail in the explanations so students don't have to look elsewhere for additional information.
"In Their Own Words" boxes are a unique series of articles written by distinguished scholars or practitioners on key topics in the text. Boxed essays include Edward I. Altman, Anthony Bourdain, Robert S. Hansen, Robert C. Higgins, Michael C. Jensen, Richard M. Levich, Merton Miller, Jay R. Ritter and more.
There are 10 case studies that present situations with real companies and how they rationalized decisions they made to solve various problems. They provide extended examples of the material covered in the chapter. In addition, there are two Mini-Cases (located at the end of chapters 12 and 29) that apply what is learned across numerous chapters. After presenting the facts, students are given guidance in rationalizing a sound business decision.
Concept Questions are included after each major section in a chapter. They point to essential material and allow students to test their comprehension before moving forward.
Stellar authorship! Stephen Ross is one of the most widely respected and published authors in finance and economics. He is particularly recognized for his work in developing the Arbitrage Pricing Theory, among many other incredible accomplishments.
Solid end-of-chapter material includes Summary and Conclusions, List of Key Terms (with page references), Suggested Readings, Questions and Problems, S&P Problems (new and described above), Excel Problems, and Mini-Cases (in select chapters).
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