Foundations of Investments , 1st Edition Troy Adair – TESTBANK

Test Bank For Foundations of Investments , 1st Edition Troy Adair

1. ISBN-10

   0357130421
2. ISBN-13

   978-0357130421
3. Adair and Nofsinger offer a distinctive approach in their FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTMENTS, combining learning with practical application to help you master investments. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, interactive learning features, and the support of MindTap and Excel digital resources, you’ll enhance your understanding and skills, enabling you to confidently implement investment ideas. The book guides you on how to find reliable information and data online, and provides hands-on experience working with data from companies like Tesla, Apple, and Walmart. You’ll use this data in spreadsheets to develop investment solutions that support sound decision-making. Even if you’re new to Excel, the Excel Expert example boxes will walk you through the process of analyzing investment spreadsheets. The text also includes timely examples from current events, such as Bitcoin and GameStop, to illustrate key concepts. By the end of this edition, you’ll have developed your own personal investment strategies, ready for use in your personal portfolio or professional career.

   About the Author

   Dr. Troy Adair is a teaching professor in the Decision and Technology Analytics Department in the College of Business at Lehigh University, where he also co-directs the computer science and business degree program as well as the fintech minor. Dr. Adair received his B.S. in computers/information science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, his M.B.A. from the University of North Dakota and his Ph.D. in business from Indiana University. Prior to joining Lehigh University, Dr. Adair held many influential positions in industry. He managed research computing infrastructure and support services for Harvard Business School. He served as a senior business intelligence consultant in the financial services industry to HSBC, JP Morgan Chase and the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). In addition, he served as the banking/risk management professor for the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, where he also oversaw a variety of academic functions as the Associate Provost/Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Berkeley College. Dr. Adair is a vocal advocate for the use of technology to enhance business processes. He has authored numerous textbooks leveraging technology in the business decision-making processes, including FINANCE: APPLICATIONS & THEORY, CORPORATE FINANCE DEMYSTIFIED and INTRODUCTION TO R FOR BUSINESS.