The thesis of Kristina Reimer provides a comprehensive analysis of asymmetric cost behavior (also known as cost stickiness) by discussing its origin and development in the theoretical and empirical research from the 1920s of the past century up until today. Further, using an empirical approach,...

"Credit Derivatives are financial contracts that transfer credit risk--the risk that a debtor will not repay a loan--between parties. Credit Derivative Strategies describes for professional investors current ways of participating in this rapidly expanding market, including how to select credit...