How Finance Works: The HBR Guide to Thinking Smart about the Numbers

Based on the popular HBS MOOC, Leading with Finance, this is a hands-on and extensive guide to the ins and outs of finance for people who aren't versed in numbers but need to be--an HBR Guide on steroids.Uber-practical: the book doesn't just provide information; it's a very hand-on learning experience, which sets it apart from other books in this space--including our own.Full-color, workbook layout.In the context of the subject matter, the tone is conversational and the material isn't dry. It makes finance come alive (seriously).An MBA-level class in a book.Audience: Managers, especially those who needs a deeper understanding of the numbers to do their jobs.StudentsAspiring Wall StreetersProfessionals--journalists, editors, writers, business folks--who need a robust understanding of finance.