Name: How Finance Works The HBR Guide to Thinking Smart About the Numbers Book
Brand: Harvard Business Review Press
Price: 15.77 USD
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How Finance Works The HBR Guide to Thinking Smart About the Numbers Book

$15.77

Based on a highly regarded course taught by Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai, this comprehensive guide demystifies complex financial concepts through an accessible, conversational approach. Readers explore core fundamentals through engaging case studies, interactive exercises, and vivid full-color visuals designed to build genuine financial literacy and decision-making confidence.

The text examines vital topics including capital allocation, funding mechanisms, cash flow management, valuation techniques, and the broader function of capital markets in driving enterprise growth. Ideal for students, managers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring executives, this indispensable resource provides the practical framework needed to interpret key performance metrics and communicate financial decisions effectively.

Key Features

Publisher	Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date	April 23, 2019
Language	English
Print Length	288 pages
ISBN-13	978-1633696709
Item Weight	1 kg
Dimensions	24.9 x 1.8 x 18.8 cm
Author	Mihir Desai
Subject	Finance & Financial Management

Highlights

Authored by Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai
Features full-color visuals, interactive exercises, and practical case studies
Covers essential concepts including cash flow analysis, corporate valuation, and capital markets
Demystifies financial data for students, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives

Frequently asked questions

Who authored How Finance Works?

The book is written by Mihir Desai, a professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Wisdom of Finance.

What primary subjects are explored in this guide?

Key topics include financial levers and company performance, funding methods for operations and investments, cash flow analysis, value creation, and the role of capital markets.

How is the educational material presented throughout the book?

The concepts are taught using entertaining case studies, interactive exercises, full-color visuals, and a conversational writing style.

How many pages are in this publication?

This publication contains 288 pages.

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