Books in the Robert W. Kolb Series series

A definitive guide to the growing field of behavioral finance This reliable resource provides a comprehensive view of behavioral finance and its psychological foundations, as well as its applications to finance.

Unlock the incredible potential of enterprise risk managementThere has been much evolution in terms of ERM best practices, experience, and standards and regulation over the past decade. Enterprise Risk Management: Today's Leading Research and Best Practices for Tomorrow's Executives, Second Edition is the revised and updated essential guide to the now immensely popular topic of enterprise risk management (ERM). With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, this book offers insights into what practitioners are doing and what the future holds. You'll discover how you can implement best practices, improve ERM tools and techniques, and even learn to teach ERM. Retaining the holistic approach to ERM that made the first edition such a success, this new edition adds coverage of new topics including cybersecurity risk, ERM in government, foreign exchange risk, risk appetite, innovation risk, outsourcing risk, scenario planning, climate change risk, and much more. In addition, the new edition includes important updates and enhancements to topics covered in the first edition; so much of it has been revised and enhanced that it is essentially an entirely new book.Enterprise Risk Management introduces you to the concepts and techniques that allow you to identify risks and prioritize the appropriate responses. This invaluable guide offers a broad overview, covering key issues while focusing on the principles that drive effective decision making and determine business success. This comprehensive resource also provides a thorough introduction to ERM as it relates to credit, market, and operational risk, as well as the evolving requirements of the board of directors' role in overseeing ERM.Through the comprehensive chapters and leading research and best practices covered, this book:* Provides a holistic overview of key topics in ERM, including the role of the chief risk officer, development and use of key risk indicators and the risk-based allocation of resources* Contains second-edition updates covering additional material related to teaching ERM, risk frameworks, risk culture, credit and market risk, risk workshops and risk profiles and much more. Over 90% of the content from the first edition has been revised or enhanced* Reveals how you can prudently apply ERM best practices within the context of your underlying business activitiesFilled with helpful examples, tables, and illustrations, Enterprise Risk Management, Second Edition offers a wealth of knowledge on the drivers, the techniques, the benefits, as well as the pitfalls to avoid, in successfully implementing ERM.

Overcome ERM implementation challenges by taking cues from leading global organizations Implementing Enterprise Risk Management is a practical guide to establishing an effective ERM system by applying best practices at a granular level.

An authoritative, must-read guide to making more informed decisions about mutual fundsProviding a balance of theory and application, this authoritative book will enable you to evaluate the various performance and risk attributes of mutual funds.

Thought leaders and experts offer the most current information and insights into energy finance Energy Finance and Economics offers the most up-to-date information and compelling insights into the finance and economics of energy.

A global look at the reasons behind the recent economic collapse, and the responses to it The speculative bubble in the housing market began to burst in the United States in 2007, and has been followed by ruptures in virtually every asset market in almost every country in the world.

An essential guide to valuation techniques and financial analysis With the collapse of the economy and financial systems, many institutions are reevaluating what they are willing to spend money on. Project valuation is key to both cost effectiveness measures and shareholder value.

A comprehensive guide to making better capital structure and corporate financing decisions in today's dynamic business environment Given the dramatic changes that have recently occurred in the economy, the topic of capital structure and corporate financing decisions is critically important.

An intelligent analysis of the dangers, opportunities, and consequences of global sovereign debt Sovereign debt is growing internationally at a terrifying rate, as nations seek to prop up their collapsing economies.

A comprehensive look at the innovations, applications, and best practices of Islamic finance Islamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world financial center, and the need for information on the topic in light of its global reach has grown exponentially.

A comprehensive guide to the essential aspects of financial engineering Divided into four informative parts, this resource puts financial engineering in perspective and gives readers a better understanding of how it can be applied in real-world situations.

Ethics in Finance is a ground-breaking work in the emerging field of finance ethics. Beginning with examples of the scandals that have shaken public confidence in the ethics of Wall Street, this book explains the need for ethics in the personal conduct of finance professionals and the operation of financial markets and institutions.

A comprehensive look at the private equity arenaWith private equity differing from other asset classes, it requires a whole new approach for those trained in more traditional investments such as stocks and bonds. But with the right guidance, you can gain a firm understanding of everything private equity has to offer.

* An invaluable guide offering a broad overview of the different types of derivatives-futures, options, and swaps-while focusing on the principles that determine market prices.

The world's best financial minds help us understand today's financial crisis With so much information saturating the market for the everyday investor, trying to understand why the economic crisis happened and what needs to be done to fix it can be daunting.

A detailed look at the role of social responsibility in finance and investing The concept of socially responsible finance and investing continues to grow, especially in the wake of one of the most devastating financial crises in history.

? The Art of Capital Restructuring is designed to provide a fresh look at the current state of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring around the world. ? Coverage extends from discussing basic concepts, motives, strategies, and techniques to their application to increasingly complex and real-world situations.