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Stochastic Finance: An Introduction in Discrete Time

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Report copyright infringementby Hans Föllmer (Author), Alexander Schied (Author)This book provides an introduction to probabilistic methods in finance, based on stochastic models in discrete time. It is aimed primarily at graduate students in mathematics but may also benefit mathematicians in academia and the financial industry. In this fifth edition, the entire text has been thoroughly revised to enhance clarity and completeness. This includes new sections onAuthor Biography Hans Föllmer i...

Geometry: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Maciej Dunajski (Author)The study of geometry is at least 2500 years old, and it is within this field that the concept of mathematical proof - deductive reasoning from a set of axioms - first arose. To this day geometry remains a very active area of research in mathematics. This Very Short Introduction covers the areas of mathematics falling under geometry, starting with topics such as Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, and ranging to curved spaces, projective geometry in Renaissance ...

Cause, Effect, and Everything in Between

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Report copyright infringementby Aboozar Hadavand (Author)A practical guide to understanding the science of cause-and-effect for everyday decision-making. In Cause, Effect, and Everything in Between, Aboozar Hadavand provides an easy-to-read and non-technical foundation to causal inference, especially for readers without a strong background in math and statistics. Rather than using statistical equations and mathematical theory, Hadavand focuses on developing readers' ability to analyze causal ...

Cause, Effect, and Everything in Between: An Introduction to Causal Inference

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard C. MacLean (Author), William T. Ziemba (Author)This book is a collection of applications of analytic techniques to a number of popular sports including baseball, basketball, hockey, Jai Alai, NFL football and horseracing. We focus on both the statistics of the sporting events and betting strategies on the events. The subject is fascinating as there are many twists and subtle complicated decisions.Sports analytics applies mathematical and statistical met...

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Report copyright infringementby James Davidson (Author)Asymptotics for Fractional Processes develops an approach to the large-sample analysis of fractional partial-sum processes, featuring long memory increments. Long memory in a time series, equivalently called strong dependence, is usually defined to mean that the autocovariance sequence is non-summable. The processes studied have a linear moving average representation with a single parameter, denoted d, to measure the degree of long-run pe...

On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything

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Report copyright infringementby Nate Silver (Author)The Instant New York Times Bestseller With a New Preface from Nate Silver for 2025 "Engaging and entertaining... a glimpse of the economy of the future." --Tim Wu, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk--and the players raising the stakes In a world wired for chaos, these players are rewriting the rules. High-stakes, high-IQ, and often high o...

Mathematical Finance: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Mark H. a. Davis (Author)In recent years the finance industry has mushroomed to become an important part of modern economies, and many science and engineering graduates have joined the industry as quantitative analysts, with mathematical and computational skills that are needed to solve complex problems of asset valuation and risk management. An important parallel story exists of scientific endeavour. Between 1965-1995, insightful ideas in economics about asset valuation were turned into a...

Analyzing Financial Data and Implementing Financial Models Using R

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Report copyright infringementby Clifford S. Ang (Author)Back JacketThis advanced undergraduate/graduate textbook teaches students in finance and economics how to use R to analyse financial data and implement financial models. It demonstrates how to take publically available data and manipulate, implement models and generate outputs typical for particular analyses. A wide spectrum of timely and practical issues in financial modelling are covered including return and risk measurement, portfolio...

Spatial Economic Modelling: An Introduction to Key Competition Models

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Report copyright infringementby Stefano Colombo (Author)This textbook provides an accessible introduction to spatial competition models in economics. It shows students how to understand and apply spatial models to analysis of market design, structure, competition and pricing. The book aims to provide a step-by-step guide to learning and implementing spatial modelling. It provides a concise history of the spatial approach and a self-contained primer chapter on the key game theory tools require...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Turner (Author)No detailed description available for "Econometrics in Practice".Author BiographyTurner Paul: Paul Turner holds a PhD in economics and has over thirty years of teaching experience at the university level. He has written numerous articles for prestigious international journals and is the author of Modern Macroeconomic Analysis (McGraw-Hill). Number of Pages: 374 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.1 IN Publication...

Mistakes in Quality Statistics and How to Fix Them

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Report copyright infringementby Donald W. Benbow (Author)Throughout Don Benbow's extensive career, teaching mathematics and statistical courses to college students and corporate employees, one common question always popped up: how do you fix statistical errors in quality? Most textbooks and courses tend to emphasize how to perform statistical analysis and give little attention to errors that can occur in the process. This book intends to teach readers how to avoid common pitfalls by providing...

Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life

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Report copyright infringementby Noah Giansiracusa (Author)How the rich and powerful use math to exploit you, and what you can do to beat them at their own game Everything we do today is recorded as data that's sold to the highest bidder. Plugging our personal data into impersonal algorithms has made government agencies more efficient and tech companies more profitable. But all this comes at a price. It's easy to feel like an insignificant number in a world of number crunchers who care more a...

Financial Mathematics, Derivatives and Structured Products

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond H. Chan (Author), Yves Zy Guo (Author), Spike T. Lee (Author)This book introduces readers to the financial markets, derivatives, structured products and how the products are modelled and implemented by practitioners. In addition, it equips readers with the necessary knowledge of financial markets needed in order to work as product structurers, traders, sales or risk managers.This second edition substantially extends, updates and clarifies the previous e...

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Report copyright infringementby Akio Matsumoto (Author), Ferenc Szidarovszky (Author)Author BiographyAkio Matsumoto, Emeritus of Chuo University. Ferenc Szidarovszky, Professor, Corvinus University, Budapest. Number of Pages: 299 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2025

Thinking Analytically: A Guide for Making Data-Driven Decisions

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Frost (Author)Hardcover special edition contains three bonus appendices!Transform how you think about problems, prepare to outsmart misinformation, and avoid common pitfalls.Unlock the secrets to smarter decisions and uncover hidden data traps by developing an analytical mindset that cuts through the noise.In an age where data and statistical claims surround us, the ability to critique them is essential. Thinking Analytically guides you through the complexi...

Applied Statistics for Business and Management Using Microsoft Excel

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Herkenhoff (Author), John Fogli (Author)Back JacketThis book illustrates the capabilities of Microsoft Excel to teach applied statistics effectively. It is a step-by-step exercise-driven guide for students and practitioners who need to master Excel to solve practical statistical problems in industry. If understanding statistics isn't your strongest suit, you are not especially mathematically-inclined, or if you are wary of computers, this is the right boo...

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Report copyright infringementby Nick Huntington-Klein (Author)The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality, Second edition is an excellent teaching text about research design, specifically concerning research that uses observational data to make a causal inference. It is separated into two halves, each with different approaches to that subject. The first half goes through the concepts of causality, with very little in the way of estimation. It introduces the concept of identif...

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Report copyright infringementby Van-Nam Huynh (Editor), Vladik Kreinovich (Editor), Songsak Sriboonchitta (Editor)Back JacketThis edited book contains several state-of-the-art papers devoted to econometrics of risk. Some papers provide theoretical analysis of the corresponding mathematical, statistical, computational, and economical models. Other papers describe applications of the novel risk-related econometric techniques to real-life economic situations. The book presents new methods develo...

The Mathematical World of Walter Noll: A Scientific Biography

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Report copyright infringementby Yurie A. Ignatieff (Author)This book is a comprehensive study of the life and mathematics of Walter Noll, who is widely known as the creator of the mathematical tools of modern rational mechanics and thermodynamics. It is a must for every physicist, engineer, or graduate student as a reference and key to Noll's mathematical heritage.Back JacketThis book is a comprehensive study of the life and mathematics of Walter Noll, who helped to create the mathematical to...

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Report copyright infringementby Robin J. Wilson (Author)In full, rich color, a beautiful collect of more than 350 stamps, each of which is illustrated with mathematical figures, people, and content. A perfect gift book for anyone interested in stamps, or the surprising use of mathematics in the real world. The author is widely known for his column on stamps in the magazine, The Mathematical Intelligencer Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10 x 7 IN I...

Second Grade Math with Confidence Bundle - Paperback

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by Kate Snow (Author), Itamar Katz (Illustrator), Shane Klink Math educator Kate Snow gives parents the tools they need to teach Math with Confidence.This scripted, open-and-go program leads parents step-by-step through teaching all the concepts second-graders need to master: reading, writing, and comparing numbers to 1000 adding and subtracting two- and three-digit numbers solving addition and subtraction word problems telling time, counting money, measuring length reading graphs, identifyi...

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Report copyright infringementby Neil H. Timm (Author)This book will present the latest theoretical and practical developments in multivariate analysis, with an emphasis on applications to social science.Author Biography"This book is more than an up-to-date textbook on multivariate analysis. It could enable SAS users to take full and informed advantage of the many options offered in the SAS procedures. For non-SAS users, the clear statement of the models should enable them to fit and interpret...

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin J. Hastings (Author)The second edition of this successful and widely recognized textbook again focuses on discrete topics. The author recognizes two distinct paths of study and careers of actuarial science and financial engineering. This text can be very useful as a common core for both.Author BiographyKevin J. Hastings is emeritus professor of mathematics; Rothwell C. Stephens Distinguished Service Chair at Knox College. He holds a PhD from Northwestern ...

El Problema de Los Panecillos - Paperback

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by Heather Schwartz (Author), Shiane Salabie (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Cupcake Conundrum" by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how third grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good cause. But they run into problems when they learn their plan will cost money, too. Find out more in this fun lesson in careful spending your child will love. Includes 'Book Club'...

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by Georgia Beth (Author), Steve Brown (Illustrator)Three friends are excited to open an ice cream stand offering a most unusual menu of flavor combinations. But they'll have to put their math skills to the test when their calculator freezes over! This cross-curricular Spanish fiction book helps advancing readers learn math through real-world examples of problem solving. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity ...

Animales Terrestres: Resolver Ecuaciones Y Desigualdades - Paperback

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by Lori Barker (Author)Practice solving equations and inequalities while learning about land animals from all over the world! With this Spanish math book, students will learn interesting facts about Earth's land animals while solving equations and inequalities. Discover unique species from around the globe and understand how zoologists use variables to solve equations and inequalities to answer questions about animals. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and...

Working with DNA and Genetics - Paperback

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by Eric Braun (Author) Number of Pages: 32 Publication Date: September 16, 2024

Cazadores de Huracanes: Medidas de Tendencia Central - Paperback

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by Christine Dugan (Author)Learn about measures of central tendency as you follow the lives and work of some brave individuals: hurricane hunters! While most people take shelter from a hurricane, these dedicated professionals fly right into the eye of the storm. With this Spanish math book, students can learn about the instruments hurricane hunters use and analyze the data they collect. English learners will get practice with math concepts such as mean, median, mode, and range. Featuring vibr...

Criaturas Marinas: Resolver Ecuaciones Y Desigualdades - Paperback

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by Lori Barker (Author)Learn about unique sea creatures of the deep while completing mathematical practice problems! With this engaging book, students will learn about some of the most interesting creatures of the deep. By solving equations and inequalities, students will explore how fast a sailfish can leap from the water and how often a sea horse's dorsal fin flutters. The book includes vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help...

Diseño de Envases: Área Total Y Volumen - Paperback

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by Chloe Lane (Author)Have you ever wondered how packages are designed and created? People who figure out the best way to package products have to know a lot about surface area and volume. With this engaging Spanish math book, students learn how designers work with two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes in their daily lives. This book explores how the size and shape of a product help determine its packaging size and why companies have to be smart about how packages are displayed, advert...

¿Qué Acabo de Comer?: Fracciones, Números Decimales Y Porcentajes - Paperback

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by Aubrie Nielsen (Author)Learn about the ingredients and nutrients of various foods while practicing mathematical operations! This Spanish math book covers fractions, decimals, and percentages in an engaging way. Using nutritional labels and recipes, this book teaches Spanish-speaking students about nutrition while helping them understand the decimal system and other important mathematical concepts. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text...