ABSTRACT

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book provides an overview of the world leasing market is presented for the purpose of identifying the academic challenges. It is concerned with the theory of leasing and discusses types of international leasing by reviewing the literature and deliberating the criteria of classification. The book explores a new concept of "counterleasing" and international leasing in the balance of payments. It also discusses the relation between international finance and international leasing with a special focus on the international finance environment, the foreign exchange market and hedge strategies. The book examines leasing as a device of international marketing. It analyses a number of factors that may influence international leasing strategy-planning and decision-making. The book explains the financial advantages of double-dip leasing by developing an evaluation model.