Investment decisions

The book integrates texts prepared by a single author and is based on a variety of fundamental

concepts and instruments applied in investment decisions from a diversity of texts. The book

approaches investment decisions from the perspective of the financial system and economic

agents (which can be investors and borrowers of funds, firms, or individuals).

The wide variety of assets available is one of the reasons why new methods for managing an

investment portfolio often emerge. Thus, by opting for a more comprehensive approach, it is

possible to cover a more comprehensive range of financial assets and investment strategies.

As this is a compilation of articles, the 24 chapters cover topics such as the globalization of

markets, leverage and working capital in corporate finance, asset and liability management

and corporate hedging, investment decisions and business valuation, besides concepts and

applications of macro and microeconomics.