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The Economics of Derivatives
T. V. Somanathan
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Description for The Economics of Derivatives
hardcover. This book examines the beneficial and adverse effects of derivatives trading from economic theory and the recent economic history. Num Pages: 269 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 592.
While most books on derivatives discuss how they work, this book looks at the contributions of derivatives to overall economic well-being. It examines both the beneficial and adverse effects of derivatives trading from the perspectives of economic theory, empirical evidence and recent economic history. Aiming to present the concepts in a fair, non-ideological, non-mathematical and simple manner, and with the authors' own synthesis, it draws on economic insights from relevant work in other disciplines, particularly sociology and law. The book also presents some new theoretical ideas and recommendations towards a pragmatic and practical approach for policy-makers. The ultimate objective is ... Read more
While most books on derivatives discuss how they work, this book looks at the contributions of derivatives to overall economic well-being. It examines both the beneficial and adverse effects of derivatives trading from the perspectives of economic theory, empirical evidence and recent economic history. Aiming to present the concepts in a fair, non-ideological, non-mathematical and simple manner, and with the authors' own synthesis, it draws on economic insights from relevant work in other disciplines, particularly sociology and law. The book also presents some new theoretical ideas and recommendations towards a pragmatic and practical approach for policy-makers. The ultimate objective is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
269
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107091504
SKU
V9781107091504
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-19
About T. V. Somanathan
T. V. Somanathan is Director with the World Bank, Washington and is a member of the Indian Administrative Service. He has served in various positions in the World Bank and in State and Union governments in India. V. Anantha Nageswaran holds a doctorate in finance (on exchange rate behaviour) and has over two decades of experience in global capital markets ... Read more
Reviews for The Economics of Derivatives
'… this book is well researched and includes excellent references … recommended.' E. Kacapyr, Choice