{"product_id":"economics-for-investment-decision-makers-isbn-9781118111963","title":"Economics for Investment Decision Makers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe economics background investors need to interpret global economic news distilled to the essential elements: A tool of choice for investment decision-makers.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a distinguished academics and practitioners selected and guided by CFA Institute, the world’s largest association of finance professionals, \u003ci\u003eEconomics for Investment Decision Makers\u003c\/i\u003e is unique in presenting microeconomics and macroeconomics with relevance to investors and investment analysts constantly in mind.   The selection of fundamental topics is comprehensive, while coverage of topics such as international trade, foreign exchange markets, and currency exchange rate forecasting reflects global perspectives of pressing investor importance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcise, plain-English introduction useful to investors and investment analysts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant to security analysis, industry analysis, country analysis, portfolio management, and capital market strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand economic news and what it means\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll concepts defined and simply explained, no prior background in economics assumed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbundant examples and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal markets perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003ePART I Learning Outcomes, Summary Overview, and Practice Problems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Demand and Supply Analysis: Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Demand and Supply Analysis: Consumer Demand 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Demand and Supply Analysis: The Firm 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 The Firm and Market Structures 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Aggregate Output, Prices, and Economic Growth 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 Understanding Business Cycles 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 Monetary and Fiscal Policy 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8 International Trade and Capital Flows 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9 Currency Exchange Rates 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10 Currency Exchange Rates: Determination and Forecasting 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11 Economic Growth and the Investment Decision 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12 Economics of Regulation 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Outcomes 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary Overview 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Problems 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Demand and Supply Analysis: Introduction 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Demand and Supply Analysis: Consumer Demand 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Demand and Supply Analysis: The Firm 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 The Firm and Market Structures 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Aggregate Output, Prices, and Economic Growth 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 Understanding Business Cycles 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 Monetary and Fiscal Policy 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CFA Institute offers a range of educational and career resources, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) designations, and is a leading voice on global issues of fairness, market efficiency, and investor protection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of distinguished academics and finance practitioners and guided by CFA Institute, the world's largest association of finance professionals, \u003ci\u003eEconomics for Investment Decision Makers\u003c\/i\u003e fills you in on all the economics terms, concepts, principles, and practices investment professionals need to know to interpret global economic news and make the most informed investment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow this companion workbook\/study guide delivers the review and practice exercises needed to solidify your understanding of the micro- and macro-economic realities that drive the global economy and shape the markets. 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