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For all of their focus on asset prices, financial economists rarely ask if assets are priced ethically—that is, if their prices are compatible with the public good. Yet in a world facing major, possibly catastrophic problems—global warming, for instance, and growing inequality—it is now more important than ever that we allocate capital to projects that will benefit society as a whole, not just today but far into the future. In this book, Christian Gollier develops a powerful method for transforming our societal goals of collective prosperity into the cornerstone of our financial decision making.Ethical Asset Valuation and the Good Society starts by stating transparent moral principles and, from these, derives simple rules that can be used to evaluate saving and investment decisions in terms of the public good. Rather than trying to explain observed asset prices, Gollier derives what these prices ought to be in order to direct capital toward socially desirable investments. He focuses especially on the two prices that drive most financial decisions—the price of time as reflected in the interest rate and the price of risk—and explores the role these play in our long-term planning. If investment projects in renewable energy could be financed at a lower interest rate than those linked to fossil fuels, for instance, the energy transition would be easier to accomplish. Building on criticism of the short-term thinking of financial markets, Gollier suggests ways to shift investment toward the future through the discounting of the valuation of assets and investments with long-term benefits. In this sophisticated but accessible work, Gollier builds a bridge between welfare economics and finance theory to provide a framework for ethical valuation capable of establishing what asset prices should be on the basis of our shared moral values.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2000 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2000 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2000 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2000 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 1999, and is intended to be used for 2000 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2003 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2003 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2003 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2003 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2002, and is intended to be used for 2003 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

BVR's new Business Valuation Firm Economics & Best Practices Guide is the largest and most thorough analysis of business valuation firm best practices in financial management, marketing, human resources, compensation, and professional and ownership standards. Benchmark your business valuation practice's performance to see how it stacks up against others across the U.S. and several other countries and ensure that you have the most current industry insights that will help you enhance your practice and plan for future growth. Highlights of the guide include: - Get key insights and benchmarks on business valuation firm practice management areas including: - Financial management - Marketing - Research resources - Human resources - Compensation - And much more! - Gain the competitive advantage with informed answers to critical questions, including the fastest growing specialty valuation areas, most profitable business valuation practice area, compensation and bonus data, and much more! - Easily plan for future growth by comparing your business valuation practice against others across the U.S. and several additional countries

The Valuation Handbook –U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2013 Essentials Editionincludes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2013 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2013 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2013 Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2012, and is intended to be used for 2013 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2014 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2014 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2014 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2014 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2013, and is intended to be used for 2014 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2001 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2001 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2001 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2001 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2000, and is intended to be used for 2001 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2011 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2011 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2011 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2011 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2010, and is intended to be used for 2011 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, 2010 Essentials Edition includes two sets of valuation data: Data previously published in the 2010 Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report Data previously published in the Morningstar/Ibbotson 2010 Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook The Valuation Handbook – 2010 U.S. Essentials Edition includes data through December 31, 2009, and is intended to be used for 2010 valuation dates.The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital, Essentials Editions are designed to function as historical archives of the two sets of valuation data previously published annually in: The Morningstar/Ibbotson Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI) Valuation Yearbook from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report from 1999 through 2013 The Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital from 2014 The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are ideal for valuation analysts needing'historical'valuation data for use in: The preparation of carve-out historical financial statements, in cases where historical goodwill impairment testing is necessary Valuing legal entities as of vintage date for tax litigation related to a prior corporate restructuring Tax litigation related to historical transfer pricing policies, etc. The Valuation Handbook – U.S. Essentials Editions are also designed to serve the needs of: Corporate finance officers for pricing or evaluating mergers and acquisitions, raising private or public equity, property taxation, and stakeholder disputes Corporate officers for the evaluation of investments for capital budgeting decisions Investment bankers for pricing public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financing CPAs who deal with either valuation for financial reporting or client valuations issues Judges and attorneys who deal with valuation issues in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partner disputes, damage cases, solvency cases, bankruptcy reorganizations, property taxes, rate setting, transfer pricing, and financial reporting For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.

A discussion-based learning approach to corporate finance fundamentals Lessons in Corporate Finance explains the fundamentals of the field in an intuitive way, using a unique Socratic question and answer approach. Written by award-winning professors at M.I.T. and Tufts, this book draws on years of research and teaching to deliver a truly interactive learning experience. Each case study is designed to facilitate class discussion, based on a series of increasingly detailed questions and answers that reinforce conceptual insights with numerical examples. Complete coverage of all areas of corporate finance includes capital structure and financing needs along with project and company valuation, with specific guidance on vital topics such as ratios and pro formas, dividends, debt maturity, asymmetric information, and more. Corporate finance is a complex field composed of a broad variety of sub-disciplines, each involving a specific skill set and nuanced body of knowledge. This text is designed to give you an intuitive understanding of the fundamentals to provide a solid foundation for more advanced study. Identify sources of funding and corporate capital structure Learn how managers increase the firm's value to shareholders Understand the tools and analysis methods used for allocation Explore the five methods of valuation with free cash flow to firm and equity Navigating the intricate operations of corporate finance requires a deep and instinctual understanding of the broad concepts and practical methods used every day. Interactive, discussion-based learning forces you to go beyond memorization and actually apply what you know, simultaneously developing your knowledge, skills, and instincts. Lessons in Corporate Finance provides a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional textbook study and gain skills that are useful in the field.

Real-world cost-of-capital data from across industries and around the globe 2015 International Valuation Handbook—Industry Cost of Capital is the essential reference for valuation professionals, providing country-level cost of equity capital estimates for more than 150 countries. Updated annually by the valuation experts at Duff & Phelps, this authoritative guide allows quick access to the data and adjustable capital models required to accurately determine company risk. Methodologies are systematically laid out in clear, concise language, and industry financial statistical calculations are explained in detail. Designed with a focus on practicality, this book provides extensive tables, charts, and definitions alongside real-world data exhibits from all major industries to become a one-stop reference for the estimation of international industry cost of capital. The cost of capital is the expected rate of return for the purpose of attracting funds. The 2008 financial crisis exponentially increased the difficulty of estimation, and there is no'one size fits all'solution. This book helps you plan and execute the ideal cost of capital estimation for your particular target, with extensive data and references provided. Get expert guidance on current methodologies and best practices Perform accurate calculations for a broad range of financial statistics Adjust for over 150 country- or region-specific risks Access data from agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, services, and more Cost of capital estimation has long been considered one of the most critical elements in business valuation, capital budgeting, feasibility studies, and merger and acquisition decisions. Risk plays a major role, and every division, asset, and project deserves a custom-tailored approach. 2015 International Valuation Handbook—Industry Cost of Capital provides the globally-relevant, industry-specific, comparable numbers that make accurate estimation possible.

The New Industry Standard in Business Valuation Reference Materials2016 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital provides the key annual valuation data previously published in (i) the now discontinued Morningstar/Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook (discontinued in 2013), and (ii) the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report (no longer published as a stand-alone publication).The size premia data previously published in the SBBI Valuation Yearbook is referred to as the'CRSP Deciles Size Premia'exhibits in the new 2016 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital, while the size and risk premia data published in the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report has been published annually since 1996 and, like the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook, provides data and methodology that can be used to develop cost of equity capital estimates using (i) the build-up method and (ii) the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).The 2016 Valuation Handbook includes data through December 31, 2015, and is intended to be used for 2016 valuation dates.For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.Also Available 2016 Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital 2016 International Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital Key Features Key cost of capital outputs: The 2016 Valuation Handbook provides the key inputs needed for developing the cost of equity capital (i.e.,'discount rate') for use in estimating the value of a subject business, business ownership interest, security, or intangible asset. Inputs provided include: equity risk premia, size premia, risk premia over the risk free rate, full-information industry betas, industry risk premia, and risk-free yields. Discussion of topics that come up most when performing valuation analysis: The 2016 Valuation Handbook includes straightforward discussions about: (i) valuation theory, (ii) the differences between the various cost of capital estimation models (build-up, CAPM, Fama-French), (iii) understanding the basic building blocks of cost of equity capital (the risk-free rate, the equity risk premium, the size premium, beta, the industry risk premium, the company-specific risk premium), (iv) whether to'normalize'risk-free rates or not, (v) a detailed comparison of the CRSP Deciles Size Premia Study (this is the former SBBI Valuation Yearbook data) and the Risk Premium Report Study, and more. Easy-to-follow examples: The 2016 Valuation Handbook is packed with easy-to-understand examples for properly using the data to develop levered, unlevered, and even'high-financial-risk'cost of equity capital using various build-up methods and the CAPM.

The New Standard Source of International Cost of Capital Analysis The 2015 International Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital provides data and methodology guidance that will enable the reader to assess risk and develop cost of capital estimates on a global scale, coupled with data exhibits that provide country-level country risk premia (CRPs), Relative Volatility (RV) factors, and equity risk premia (ERPs). The data exhibits can be used to estimate country-level cost of equity capital globally, for up to 188 countries, from the perspective of investors based in up to 55 different countries.• Don't Forget the Semi-annual UpdateThe hardcover 2015 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital includes international cost of capital data updated December 2014 and March 2015. This critical analysis is updated in a Semi-annual Update with data through June and September 2015 for a full year's coverage. Ensure that you are using the most up-to-date international cost of capital data and information available: add the Semi-annual Update and keep your data library current.For more information about Duff & Phelps valuation data resources published by Wiley, please visit www.wiley.com/go/valuationhandbooks.Also Available 2015 International Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital 2015 Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital 2015 Valuation Handbook - Industry Cost of Capital Key Features Country-level Country Risk Premia (CRPs) for up to 188 countries: The 2015 International Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital provides country-level country risk premia for up to 188 countries globally, from the perspective of investors based in up to 55 different countries. CRPs are estimated using the following models: (i) Country Credit Rating Model, and (ii) Country Yield Spread Model. Relative Volatility (RV) Factors for up to 69 countries: The 2015 International Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital provides country-level relative volatility factors for up to 69 countries from the perspective of investors in the U.S. and Germany. Relative volatility factors are estimated using the Relative Standard Deviation Model. Equity Risk Premia (ERPs) for 18 countries based in USD and “local” currency: The 2015 International Valuation Handbook – Guide to Cost of Capital provides long-horizon and short-horizon ERP data in USD and “local” currencies. Additional ERP resources include Pablo Fernandez'survey of ERPs for a variety of counties. •Depending on the estimation model being employed, and data availability. Some models do not include estimates for all countries. The Semi-annual update is (i) optional, and (ii) not sold separately. The Semi-annual Update is delivered in PDF format only.

Investment Banking, UNIVERSITY EDITION is a highly accessible and authoritative book written by investment bankers that explains how to perform the valuation work at the core of the financial world. This body of work builds on Rosenbaum and Pearl's combined 30+ years of experience on a multitude of transactions, as well as input received from numerous investment bankers, investment professionals at private equity firms and hedge funds, attorneys, corporate executives, peer authors, and university professors. This book fills a noticeable gap in contemporary finance literature, which tends to focus on theory rather than practical application. It focuses on the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street—comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, and LBO analysis—as well as M&A analysis. The ability to perform these methodologies is especially critical for those students aspiring to gain full-time positions at investment banks, private equity firms, or hedge funds. This is the book Rosenbaum and Pearl wish had existed when we were trying to break into Wall Street. Written to reflect today's dynamic market conditions, Investment Banking, UNIVERSITY EDITION skillfully: Introduces students to the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street Uses a step-by-step how-to approach for each methodology and builds a chronological knowledge base Defines key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of LBOs and an organized M&A sale process Presents new coverage of M&A buy-side analytical tools—which includes both qualitative aspects, such as buyer motivations and strategies, along with technical financial and valuation assessment tools Includes a comprehensive merger consequences analysis, including accretion/(dilution) and balance sheet effects Contains challenging end-of-chapter questions to reinforce concepts covered A perfect guide for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of valuation, M&A, and corporate finance used in investment banking and professional investing, this UNIVERSITY EDITION—which includes an instructor's companion site—is an essential asset. It provides students with an invaluable education as well as a much-needed edge for gaining entry to the ultra-competitive world of professional finance.