b' The purpose of this book is to help you learn how to manage your money to derive\nthe maximum benefit from what you earn. Mixing investment instruments and\ncapital markets with the theoretical detail on evaluating investments and\nopportunities to satisfy risk-return objectives along with how investment\npractice and theory is influenced by globalization leaves readers with the\nmindset on investments to serve them well. The material is intended to be\nrigorous and empirical yet not overly quantitative. We continue with\nunparalleled international coverage, newly rewritten and reorganized derivatives\nmaterial to be more intuitive and clearer, three additional chapters on\nderivatives pricing for those who want more detail, '