This text explores the current state of the art in quantitative investment management across seven key areas. Chapters by academics and practitioners working in leading investment management organizations bring together major theoretical and practical aspects of the field.

The billionaire borrowers: private equity and leverage buyouts -- From "gaga" to google : the shepherds of business from infancy to infamous : venture capital and entrepreneurship -- The billion dollar brokers of investment banking -- The million dollar analysis of management consulting --...