Kidwell's Financial Institutions, 12th Edition presents a balanced introduction to the operation, mechanics, and structure of the U.S. financial system, emphasizing its institutions, markets, and financial instruments. The text discusses complex topics in a clear and concise fashion with an emphasis on "Real World" data, and people and event boxes, as well as personal finance examples to help retain topical interest.
PART I THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Chapter 1 An Overview of Financial Markets and Institutions
Chapter 2 The Federal Reserve and Its Powers
Chapter 3 The Fed and Interest Rates
Chapter 4 The Level of Interest Rates
PART II PEOPLE & EVENTS: Estimating the Expected Rate of Inflation from TIPS
Chapter 5 Bond Prices and Interest Rate Risk
Chapter 6 The Structure of Interest Rates
Chapter 7 Money Markets
Chapter 8 Bond Markets
PART III
Chapter 9 Mortgage Markets and Mortgage]Backed Securities
Chapter 10 Equity Markets
Chapter 11 Derivatives Markets
Chapter 12 International Markets
Chapter 13 Commercial Bank Operations
PART IV
Chapter 14 International Banking
Chapter 15 Regulation of Financial Institutions
Chapter 16 Thrift Institutions and Finance Companies
Chapter 17 Insurance Companies and Pension Funds
PART V
Chapter 18 Investment Banking
Chapter 19 Investment Companies
Chapter 20 Risk Management in Financial Institutions