ISBN: 9781781256756

This book provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance. He is the author of many books including Obliquity [9781846682896] and Other People's Money [9781781254455] both publishe… Altro …

This book provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance. He is the author of many books including Obliquity [9781846682896] and Other People's Money [9781781254455] both published by Profile Books. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Long and the Short of It by John Kay This book provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance. It describes the basics of investment and the sophisticated innovations of the modern financial system. It explains how the follies of finance have threatened the stability of the world economy, and describes an environment that is complex and sophisticated, but greedy, cynical and self-interested. This book explains how to put your finances in the only hands you can confidently trust - your own.Readers will learn everything they need to be their own investment manager. They will recognise their investment options, the institutions that try to sell them, and how to distinguish between fact and fiction in what companies say. They will discover the principles of sound investment and the research that supports these principles. Crucially, they will learn a practical investment strategy and how to implement it.Leading economist and hugely successful investor John Kay uses his academic credentials and practical experience to lay out the key principles of investment with characteristic clarity and dry humour. This is the only book about finance and investment anyone needs, and the one book they must have. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography John Kay is 'both a first-class economist and an excellent writer' (Financial Times). He is a visiting professor at the London School of Economics, a Fellow of St John's College, Oxford and director of several public companies. He contributes a weekly column to the Financial Times. He chaired the UK government review of Equity Markets which reported in 2012 recommending substantial reforms. He is the author of many books including Obliquity [9781846682896] and Other People's Money [9781781254455] both published by Profile Books. Review The best book ever written for the British individual investor, by a country mile. -- John Lanchester, author of How to Speak MoneyTo manage your money well means that you should understand a few key principles. John Kay explains all that you need to understand. -- Mervyn King, ex-Governor of the Bank of EnglandMr Kay is a brilliant writer. * Wall Street Journal *John Kay is one of the most engaging and accessible writers on economics in Britain today * Morning Star *Not only is it a highly enjoyable read, but this is one of the most useful and original books on investment I have ever seen. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, both for seasoned investors seeking wisdom and for those at a much earlier stage. -- Martin White, board member and ex-chairman, UK Shareholders' AssociationAn admirable debunker of myths and false beliefs - Kay can see substantial things others don't. -- Nassim N Taleb, author of The Black Swan Promotional A clear and practical guide to investment by leading economist John Kay. Second revised and updated edition. Details ISBN1781256756 Author John Kay Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2016 ISBN-10 1781256756 ISBN-13 9781781256756 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-12-01 Media Book Pages 304 Edition Main Language English UK Release Date 2016-12-01 Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2016-12-01 NZ Release Date 2016-12-01 Subtitle A guide to finance and investment for normally intelligent people who aren't in the industry Edition Description Main Alternative 9781782832683 DEWEY 332.6 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:101190580; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781781256756, Book Title: The Long and the Short of It, Publication Year: 2016, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: The Long and the Short of It: A guide to finance and investment for normally intelligent people who aren't in the industry, Item Height: 198mm, Item Width: 129mm, Subject: Finance, Item Weight: 255g, Number of Pages: 304 Pages, Profile Books<

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[EAN: 9781781256756], Neubuch, [PU: Profile Books Ltd Dez 2016], Neuware - This book provides a guide to the complexities of modern finance. It describes the basics of investment and the sophisticated innovations of the modern financial system. It explains how the follies of finance have threatened the stability of the world economy, and describes an environment that is complex and sophisticated, but greedy, cynical and self-interested. This book explains how to put your finances in the only hands you can confidently trust - your own. Readers will learn everything they need to be their own investment manager. They will recognise their investment options, the institutions that try to sell them, and how to distinguish between fact and fiction in what companies say. They will discover the principles of sound investment and the research that supports these principles. Crucially, they will learn a practical investment strategy and how to implement it. Leading economist and hugely successful investor John Kay uses his academic credentials and practical experience to lay out the key principles of investment with characteristic clarity and dry humour. This is the only book about finance and investment anyone needs, and the one book they must have. 304 pp. Englisch, Books<