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Preise in Finanzmärkten

Im Buch wird die Replikationsstrategie zur Bewertung zustandsabhängiger Zahlungsströme dargestellt, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf zeitdiskrete Modelle gelegt wird. Eine Besonderheit des Textes besteht darin, dass die Preisfindung im ersten Teil als verallgemeinerte Diskontierung algebraisch, ohne Verwendung von Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie, formuliert wird. Im zweiten Teil wird das Bewertungsverfahren ein weiteres Mal, aber diesmal mit Methoden der diskreten stochastischen Analysis, hergeleitet. Schließlich wird gezeigt, dass sich die wahrscheinlichkeitstheoretische Formulierung der Replikationsstrategie in die stetige Finanzmathematik übertragen lässt und auch hier als verallgemeinerte Diskontierung interpretiert werden kann.Dieses Lehrbuch basiert auf ausgewählten und überarbeiteten Kapiteln des Buchs Portfoliotheorie, Risikomanagement und die Bewertung von Derivaten des Autors.

Prelude to Civil War: 1816-1836

From the preface: "My reasons for presenting a re-examination of the Nullification Controversy go beyond a desire to clarify its causes. The crisis of 1832-3 is one of the more dramatic events in United States history, and has, I think, never been chronicled fully or accurately. Furthermore, the Nullification Crisis has usually been presented as an isolated event. Viewed in proper perspective, the confrontation between Andrew Jackson and the Carolina nullifiers was the central occurrence in the broader transition of South Carolina from the enthusiastic nationalism of 1816 to the extreme sectionalism of 1836. And I hope the following analysis of the acute anxieties surrounding the mere discussion of slavery during these years of transition will help to explain why South Carolina led the South in a suicidal assault on the federal Union a generation later."

Prelude to Mathematics

"No mathematician can be a complete mathematician unless he is also something of a poet." -- K. WeierstrassIn this lively and stimulating account, noted mathematician and educator W. W. Sawyer (Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto) defines mathematics as "the classification and study of all possible patterns." It is a broad definition, but one that seems appropriate to the great scope and depth of the topic. Indeed, mathematics seems to have few boundaries, either in applications to practical matters or in its mind-stretching excursions into realms of pure abstraction.Gearing his approach to the layman whose grasp of things mathematical may be a bit precarious, Professor Sawyer offers a lucid, accessible introduction to the mathematician's cast of mind. Five well-written preliminary chapters explore the beauty, power and mysticism of mathematics; the role of math as an adjunct in utilitarian matters; and the concepts of pattern, generalization and unification as both tools and goals of mathematical thought.After developing this conceptual groundwork, the author goes on to treat of more advanced topics: non-Euclidean geometry, matrices, projective geometry, determinants, transformations and group theory. The emphasis here is not on mathematics with great practical utility, but on those branches which are exciting in themselves -- mathematics which offers the strange, the novel, the apparently impossible -- for example, an arithmetic in which no number is larger than four.Mathematicians will appreciate the author's grasp of a wide range of important mathematical topics, and his ability to illuminate the complex issues involved; laymen, especially those with a minimal math background, will appreciate the accessibility of much of the book, which affords not only a portrait of mathematics as a matchless tool for probing the nature of the universe, but a revealing glimpse of that mysterious entity called "the mathematical mind." Professor Sawyer has further enhanced this new Dover edition with updated material on group theory, appearing here in English for the first time.

Premature Death in the New Independent States

In recent years there have been alarming reports of rapid decreases in life expectancy in the New Independent States (former members of the Soviet Union). To help assess priorities for health policy, the Committee on Population organized two workshops--the first on adult mortality and disability, the second on adult health priorities and policies. Participants included demographers, epidemiologists, public health specialists, economists, and policymakers from the NIS countries, the United States, and Western Europe. This volume consists of selected papers presented at the workshops. They assess the reliability of data on mortality, morbidity, and disability; analyze regional patterns and trends in mortality rates and causes of death; review evidence about major determinants of adult mortality; and discuss implications for health policy.

Prentice Hall Advanced Mathematics: A Precalculus Approach, 1993

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Prentice Hall Algebra 1 (Foundations Series)

Throughout this textbook, you will find content that has been developed to cover all of the American Diploma Project's (ADP) math benchmarks. The End-of-Course Assessment is modeled after the ADP Algebra 1 test and can serve as practice before taking the actual ADP test.

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Prentice Hall Geometry: Tools for a Changing World

The theorems and principles of basic geometry are clearly presented in this workbook, along with examples and exercises for practice. Concepts are explained in an easy-to-understand fashion to help students grasp geometry and form a solid foundation for advanced learning in mathematics. Each page introduces a new concept, along with a puzzle or riddle which reveals a fun fact. Thought-provoking exercises encourage students to enjoy working the pages while gaining valuable practice in geometry.

Prentice Hall Mathematics: Geometry, Pennsylvania

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Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 3, Common Core

Course 3 provides a solid foundation for students in Mathematics.Real-World applications to the more abstract algebraic concepts are found throughout the text.

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The Problem-Solving Lessons included in Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra progress in depth and sophistication throughout the course. You will learn to combine and compare strategies to solve problems. Throughout the text, a greater focus on the strategy "Write an Equation" helps prepare you for success in algebra.

Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 1, Louisiana

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Prentice Hall Mathematics, Algebra Readiness, California

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