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Joseph Ogden, University of Buffalo-SUNY
Frank C. Jen, Universtiy of Buffalo-SUNY
Philip F. O'Connor, University of Buffalo-SUNY

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Cloth; 702 pp

ISBN-10: 0130915688
ISBN-13:9780130915689Help icon

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  • Early coverage of the bedrock theories of corporate finance—1) theories under ideal capital markets assumptions; 2) theories related to principal-agent conflicts; and 3) information asymmetry theory.
  • Empirical evidence.
    • Illustrates each theory.

  • Case in Point —Numerous mini-cases throughout.
    • Illustrates the practical application of theory by examining financial decisions made by an individual firm.

  • Numerous articles from the financial press—“Real-World Focus.”
    • Provides insights from practitioners' points of view.

  • Avoidance of theoretical and mathematical derivations—But provides references to literature where such derivations can be found.
    • Ensures that students don't get bogged down or lose their focus.

  • An abundance of figures and tables.
    • Illustrates both concepts and empirical evidence related to the theories and hypotheses being discussed.

  • Concise chapter summaries.
    • Provides students with a convenient review and assessment tool.

  • Extensive chapter-end questions and problems—Basic Review Questions and Problems; Creative Thinking Issues; Projects and Analyses.
    • Challenges students to develop their analytical, research, and financial decision-making skills by analyzing data statistically, developing a model, analyzing financial decisions, policies, or strategies policies of a specific firm, etc.

  • Exhaustive lists of references—At the end of each chapter.
    • Encourages students to pursue original sources on theories or empirical studies for more information and the nuances inherent in each.

 
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