{"title":"Mihir Desai","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Mihir Desai, an esteemed author and educator whose books make the complex world of finance accessible and engaging for everyone. With titles such as \u003cem\u003eHow Finance Works\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wisdom of Finance\u003c\/em\u003e, Mihir Desai guides readers through the intricacies of financial principles, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the financial aspects of business and entrepreneurship effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesai's writings are renowned for distilling sophisticated financial concepts into clear and relatable terms, making them invaluable resources for both novices and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of investment strategies or seeking insights into the broader implications of finance on entrepreneurship, this collection provides a comprehensive foundation that enlightens and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin countless readers who have benefited from Mihir Desai's expertise, and discover how finance works in the real world. His compelling narrative style ensures that each page educates while captivating your interest, making complex business and financial concepts not only understandable but also memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-finance-works-by-mihir-desai-9781633696709","title":"How Finance Works","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're not a numbers person, then balance sheets and financial jargon can be intimidating and easy to ignore. But if you want to advance in your career, it's crucial that you are able to make smart financial decisions and develop the confidence to clearly communicate those decisions to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow Finance Works\u003c\/i\u003e, Mihir Desai—a professor at Harvard Business School and author of the widely praised book \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Finance\u003c\/i\u003e—guides you into the complex but endlessly fascinating world of finance and demystifies it in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46451553468652,"sku":"9781633696709","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18214583482769.jpg?v=1747570857"},{"product_id":"the-wisdom-of-finance-by-mihir-desai-9781788160056","title":"The Wisdom of Finance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the FT \u0026amp; McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinance is shrouded in mystery for outsiders, while many insiders are uneasy with the disrepute of their profession. How can finance become more accessible and also recover its nobility?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvard Business School professor Mihir Desai takes up the cause of restoring humanity to finance. With deft wit, he draws upon a rich knowledge of literature, film, history, and philosophy to explain finance's inner workings. Through this creative approach, he shows that outsiders can easily access the underlying ideas and insiders can reacquaint themselves with the core values of their profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of finance and the humanities creates unusual and illuminating pairings: Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope are guides to risk management; Jeff Koons becomes an advocate of leverage; and Mel Brooks' \u003cem\u003eThe Producers\u003c\/em\u003e teaches us about fiduciary responsibility. In Desai's vision, the principles of finance also provide answers to critical questions in our lives: bankruptcy teaches us how to react to failure, the lessons of mergers apply to marriages, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model demonstrates the true value of relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wisdom of Finance\u003c\/em\u003e is a wholly unique book, offering an enlivening new perspective on one of the world's most complex and misunderstood professions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522747977964,"sku":"9781788160056","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18129603482824.jpg?v=1749043333"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mihir-desai.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}