finance

A guide to understanding what it takes to have a career in the finance industry.

Digital technology is advancing all the time, and how we pay for things is getting high tech, too. Instead of paper money and coins, or even credit and debit cards, this book introduces Bitcoins, a currency made up of bits and bytes. Readers will learn the essentials about Bitcoins, the sometimes-turbulent history of this open source currency, as well as examples of how it is used and when it has the most practical value. This intriguing resource reviews some of Bitcoins' pros and cons and discusses the future of this fascinating financial tool.

"Explores what ... jobs [in finance] entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more."--Provided by publisher.

Describes fifteen careers related to math and money, including actuary, banker, economist, geographer, lawyer, mathematician, urban planner, and others; provides profiles of real workers in each field; and includes guidance and activities for making a career choice.

"A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin s corruption."--From publisher.

Provides answers to eighty-one questions about the world economy, covering macroeconomics, globalization, virtual money, inflation, free trade, venture capital, E-commerce, NAFTA, and many other topics.

"'Bold' is a how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered tools to create wealth while also positively impacting the lives of billions."--Jacket flap.

Title breaks down the stock market and explains what it is, its history, what really happens on Wall Street, and how it can affect readers personally.

Discusses inflation, what it is, what causes it, its effects on the rest of the economy, and its impact on everyday life.