{"product_id":"behavioral-finance-investors-corporations-and-markets-hardcover","title":"Behavioral Finance: Investors, Corporations, and Markets - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eH. Kent Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJohn R. Nofsinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA definitive guide to the growing field of behavioral finance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reliable resource provides a comprehensive view of behavioral finance and its psychological foundations, as well as its applications to finance. Comprising contributed chapters written by distinguished authors from some of the most influential firms and universities in the world, \u003ci\u003eBehavioral Finance\u003c\/i\u003e provides a synthesis of the most essential elements of this discipline, including psychological concepts and behavioral biases, the behavioral aspects of asset pricing, asset allocation, and market prices, as well as investor behavior, corporate managerial behavior, and social influences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses a structured approach to put behavioral finance in perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelies on recent research findings to provide guidance through the maze of theories and concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the impact of sub-optimal financial decisions on the efficiency of capital markets, personal wealth, and the performance of corporations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral finance has quickly become part of mainstream finance. If you need to gain a better understanding of this topic, look no further than this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehavioral finance has increasingly become part of mainstream finance--helping to provide explanations for our economic decisions by combining behavioral and cognitive psychological theory with conventional economics and finance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource--part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance--provides a comprehensive view of behavioral finance by discussing the current state of research in this area and detailing its potential impact on investors, corporations, and markets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprising contributed chapters by distinguished experts from some of the most influential firms and universities in the world, \u003ci\u003eBehavioral Finance\u003c\/i\u003e provides a synthesis of the essential elements of this discipline including psychological concepts and behavioral biases; the behavioral aspects of asset pricing, asset allocation, and market prices; investor behavior, corporate managerial behavior, and social influences. Divided into six comprehensive parts, it skillfully: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the fundamental heuristics, cognitive errors, and psychological biases that affect financial decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses market inefficiency and behavioral-based pricing models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores corporate and executive behavioral finance and examines the behavioral influences involving their investment and financing decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses how behavioral finance applies to individual and institutional investors' holdings and their trading endeavors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how cultural factors and societal attitudes affect markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehavioral Finance\u003c\/i\u003e contains the latest information from some of the leading practitioners and academics in this field. Engaging and accessible, this book provides a clear understanding of how people make financial decisions and their effects on today's markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEHAVIORAL FINANCE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance is an unparalleled source of information dedicated to the most important issues in modern finance. Each book focuses on a specific topic in the field of finance and contains contributed chapters from both respected academics and experienced financial professionals. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, Behavioral Finance aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key themes associated with this growing field and how they can be applied to investments, corporations, markets, regulations, and education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehavioral finance has the potential to explain not only how people make financial decisions and how markets function, but also how to improve them. This book provides invaluable insights into behavioral finance, its psychological foundations, and its applications to finance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprising contributed chapters by a distinguished group of academics and practitioners, Behavioral Finance provides a synthesis of the most essential elements of this discipline. It puts behavioral finance in perspective by detailing the current state of research in this area and offers practical guidance on applying the information found here to real-world situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehavioral finance has increasingly become part of mainstream finance. If you intend on gaining a better understanding of this discipline, look no further than this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH. KENT BAKER, PHD, CFA, CMA, \u003c\/b\u003e is University Professor of Finance and Kogod Research Professor at the Kogod School of Business, American University. He has published extensively in leading academic and professional finance journals including the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Finance Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Portfolio Management, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review.\u003c\/i\u003e Professor Baker is recognized as one of the most prolific authors in finance during the past fifty years. He has consulting and training experience with more than 100 organizations and has been listed in fifteen biographies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN R. NOFSINGER\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Finance and Nihoul Faculty Fellow at Washington State University. He is one of the world's leading experts in behavioral finance and is a frequent speaker on this topic at investment management conferences, universities, and academic conferences. Nofsinger has often been quoted or appeared in the financial media, including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal, Financial Times, Fortune, BusinessWeek, \u003c\/i\u003e Bloomberg, and CNBC. He writes a blog called \"Mind on My Money\" at psychologytoday.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 10 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759213445408,"sku":"9780470499115","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f8210f33a0c964ca5ea6f8a2cc9877b9.webp?v=1780145675","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/behavioral-finance-investors-corporations-and-markets-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}