Key Features:First book to discuss derivatives in detailContains real world examples, questions and exercises on financial markets and asset pricingWritten in a simple and accessible manner and can be read by academics and general public alike.

The selection of an appropriate parameterization of data is a fundamental step in a majority of empirical research effort. Likewise, detecting or estimating features of non-stationarities in data sequences is a critical point in conducting credible research that uses data for inference. In this...

This book discusses in detail the workings of financial markets and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, focusing specifically on standard and complex derivatives. The subjects covered range from the fundamental products in OTC markets, standard and exotic options, the concepts of value at risk,...