Development Finance: Reference works

A practical guide to the inside language of the world of derivative instruments and risk management

Presents a depth of information on wide-ranging areas concerning business, including accounting, economics, finance, information systems law, management, and marketing.

Topics include: aggregate planning, benchmarking, logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance measurement, productivity measures, supply chain management, and much more.

The definitive resource for a new generation of economists

Tax-payers, investors and students of business studies, accountancy and related areas will find it an indispensable handbook, while specialists will discover a range of facts that will help broaden their financial and business horizons.

Provides clear, succinct and informative definitions covering all areas of finance.

Here are definitions of all of the concepts, phrases, and jargon you need to understand everything from CNBC and the financial pages to corporate earnings reports.

More than 2,500 e-books and research reports published by the World Bank on a wide variety of economic and development topics.