Business and Finance: Global Perspectives

Business is the practice of earning money by engaging in activities like buying, selling and producing goods or services. Business ownership is classified into partnership, cooperative, franchises, corporation, etc. Companies can also be distinguished into public and private companies. The activities crucial to a business are accounting, manufacturing, safety, research and development, and sales. Finance is a significant aspect of any business. It deals with the management of assets, liabilities and overall money management. Some common financial theories include financial economics, financial mathematics, behavioral finance and experimental finance. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of business and finance. It consists of contributions made by international experts on these subjects. For all readers who are interested in business and finance, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.