A concise introduction to modeling over-the-counter marketsOver-the-counter (OTC) markets for derivatives, collateralized debt obligations, and repurchase agreements played a significant role in the global financial crisis.
A behind-the-scenes account of the derivatives business at a major investment bankThe financial industry's invention of complex products such as credit default swaps and other derivatives has been widely blamed for triggering the global financial crisis of 2008.
Why Americans aren't thrifty and the rest of the world isIf the financial crisis has taught us anything, it is that Americans save too little, spend too much, and borrow excessively.
The Theory of Taxation and Public Economics presents a unified conceptual framework for analyzing taxation--the first to be systematically developed in several decades.
A powerful challenge to contemporary economics and a new agenda for global financeIn the wake of the global financial crisis that began in 2007, faith in the rationality of markets has lost ground to a new faith in their irrationality.
A leading finance expert explains how and why big banks fail-and what can be done to prevent itDealer banks-that is, large banks that deal in securities and derivatives, such as J.
The efficiency, safety, and soundness of financial markets depend on the operation of core infrastructure--exchanges, central counter-parties, and central securities depositories.
A clear understanding of what we know, don't know, and can't know should guide any reasonable approach to managing financial risk, yet the most widely used measure in finance today--Value at Risk, or VaR--reduces these risks to a single number, creating a false sense of security among risk managers, executives, and regulators.
Optimal tax design attempts to resolve a well-known trade-off: namely, that high taxes are bad insofar as they discourage people from working, but good to the degree that, by redistributing wealth, they help insure people against productivity shocks.
An international perspective on the financial crisis and the future of banking regulationThe financial crisis that began in 2007 in the United States swept the world, producing substantial bank failures and forcing unprecedented state aid for the crippled global financial system.
All the precision of financial modeling--and none of the complexityEvidence-based decision making is only as good as the external evidence on which it is based.
COMMEMORATING THE 100th BIRTHDAY OF TAIICHI OHNOBusinesses worldwide are successfully implementing the Toyota Production System to speed up processes, reduce waste, improve quality, and cut costs.
Gain the competitive edge with the smart use of business analyticsIn today s volatile business environment, the strategic use of business analytics is more important than ever.
How central banks and independent regulators can support rather than challenge constitutional democracyUnelected Power lays out the principles needed to ensure that central bankers and other independent regulators act as stewards of the common good.
A new, evolutionary explanation of markets and investor behaviorHalf of all Americans have money in the stock market, yet economists can't agree on whether investors and markets are rational and efficient, as modern financial theory assumes, or irrational and inefficient, as behavioral economists believe.
How cutting-edge economics can improve decision-making methods for doctorsAlthough uncertainty is a common element of patient care, it has largely been overlooked in research on evidence-based medicine.
The Definitive Guide to Strategic Asset AllocationUniting theory and practice--the art and science of asset allocationInvestors long to beat the market, and money managers accept that as their mandate.
An expose of fragmented trading platforms, poor governance, and exploitative practices in today's capital marketsCapital markets have undergone a dramatic transformation in the past two decades.
The companion volume to The Trading Book--practical, hands-on exercises that make trading decisions easier than everFilled with activities, exercises, and expert advice, The Trading Book Course explains how to accurately identify market conditions before beginning to trade--which is the key to determining the best entry and exit points possible.
50 RULES FOR BEATING THE STREET IN ANY MARKET CONDITIONSThe go-to stock-investing guide for more than a decade, Stock Market Rules gives you the knowledge and clarity you need to invest like the wizards of Wall Street.
Learn and profit from the early writings of a financial genius Benjamin Graham is widely known as the father of Value Investing, and mentor to Warren Buffett.
A fully revised edition of theINVESTING CLASSICFor over 30 years this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide has served well as thedefinitive reference for successful investing.
Bien plus qu’un simple contrat, l’assurance vie se révèle être un outil essentiel pour protéger les siens, épargner efficacement et transmettre un patrimoine.
Master this powerful trading system and identify the best tradesInside this book you will discover candlestick charting, one of the most popular tools in technical analysis.
The book contains following chapters: Microfinance-An Introduction; Self-help Group and SHG Models; Review of Literature; Design of the Study; Microfinance under SHG Models in India and in Assam; Microfinanceunder SHG Models in Barpeta District of Assam; SHG Models on Developmental Parameters in Barpeta District; Problems with Sustainability of SHGs; Summary, Suggestions and Conclusion; Bibliography
"e;To buy when others are despondently selling and to sell when others are avidly buying requires the greatest fortitude and pays the greatest ultimate rewards.
Though, it is often believed that those economies which are strongly competitive are able to attract more FDI, but still the relationship between FDI inflows and its impact on competitiveness is an issue of enquiry.
This comprehensive beginner's guide reveals profitable option trading strategies for limiting your risk while multiplying your profits in today's markets.
This book examines and compares the rationale, design, and implementation of deposit insurance in the US, the UK, and China, with the aim of finding an effective solution for China's nascent deposit insurance scheme by learning from the US and UK models.
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING A GREEN SUPPLY CHAINThis detailed resource provides a stage-by-stage production methodology within the life cycle of a product to ensure environmental compliance and economic goals.
This is the first book to furnish a root cause of the low valuation of Japanese listed companies by using, as qualitative evidence, unique global investor surveys, which are rarely available for Japanese companies.
Basel II is a global regulation, and financial institutions must prove minimum compliance by 2008The authors are highly sought-after speakers and among the world s most recognized authorities on Basel II implementationAccompanying CD-ROM includes spreadsheet templates that will assist corporations as they implement Basel II
Why a solid mortgage is still the best foundation for building personal wealthThe Little Black Book of Wealth Building Mortgage Secrets offers an insider's look at how home owners and first time buyers can increase their wealth without falling victim to shady brokers or bad loans.
