MONEY AND FINANCE IN MODERN SOCIETY: AN INTRODUCTION
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© 2027 | Published: September 28, 2026
Supporting students in developing financial literacy is critically important, as money, in one form or another, touches every aspect and every stage of human life. Money and Finance in Modern Society: An Introduction offers a comprehensive overview o…
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About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing Money, Finance and Investments
Chapter 2 Financial Markets and Instruments
Chapter 3 Financial Institutions and Their Functions
Chapter 4 Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance
Chapter 5 ESG and Sustainable Finance
Chapter 6 Personal Finance and Financial Decision-Making
Chapter 7 Financial Crises
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing Money, Finance and Investments
Chapter 2 Financial Markets and Instruments
Chapter 3 Financial Institutions and Their Functions
Chapter 4 Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance
Chapter 5 ESG and Sustainable Finance
Chapter 6 Personal Finance and Financial Decision-Making
Chapter 7 Financial Crises
Supporting students in developing financial literacy is critically important, as money, in one form or another, touches every aspect and every stage of human life. Money and Finance in Modern Society: An Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental financial literacy concepts, with the objective of facilitating a systematic understanding of the nature of money and its creation, global financial markets, institutions, corporate finance, ESG and sustainable finance, personal finance, and the anatomy of financial crises in seven reader-friendly chapters.
The textbook integrates clear explanations with analytical rigor, linking theoretical principles to real-world applications through an international perspective, especially dual Sino-U.S. comparison. It is designed to align with undergraduate financial literacy courses for students with no prior financial knowledge and to accommodate diverse learning preferences. Upon completing the necessary coursework, students will be equipped with a sound financial mindset and critical thinking skills to effectively address financial challenges in an ever-changing financial environment.
The textbook integrates clear explanations with analytical rigor, linking theoretical principles to real-world applications through an international perspective, especially dual Sino-U.S. comparison. It is designed to align with undergraduate financial literacy courses for students with no prior financial knowledge and to accommodate diverse learning preferences. Upon completing the necessary coursework, students will be equipped with a sound financial mindset and critical thinking skills to effectively address financial challenges in an ever-changing financial environment.