By grounding concepts in the context of illuminating case studies and real-world examples,Fundamentals of Multinational Finance, 3/e familiarizes finance and international business readers with the fundamental concepts and tools necessary to implement an effective global financial management strategy.Global Financial Environment:Globalization and the Multinational Enterprise; Financial Goals and Corporate Governance; The International Monetary System; The Balance of Payments; The Foreign Exchange Market.Foreign Exchange Theory:International Parity Conditions; Foreign Exchange Rate Determination & Forecasting; Foreign Currency Derivatives.Foreign Exchange Exposure:Transaction Exposure; Operating Exposure; Translation Exposure.Financing the Global Firm:Global Cost and Availability of Capital; Sourcing Equity Capital Globally; Financial Structure and International Debt; Interest Rate and Currency Swaps.International Investment Decisions:International Portfolio Theory and Diversification; Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Strategy; Political Risk Assessment and Management; Multinational Capital Budgeting.Managing Multinational Operations:International Trade Finance; Multinational Tax Management; Working Capital Management; Cross-Border Mergers, Acquisitions, and Valuation. For all readers interested in global financial management.