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Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
Excellent book!, 17 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find "Interest Rate Modelling" an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
An excellent book!, 14 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find 'Interest Rate Modelling' an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
Best Book on Interest Rate Models in the Global Markets, 23 Oct 2003
This is the most comprehensive coverage of interest rate models available anywhere in the global markets. If you already have a model, read this book to examine options for additional improvements. If you are developing a model, buy this book for the best state-of-the-art guidance available. Jessica James's writing is always clear and accessible, and her Ph.D. in physics lends unparalleled quantitative expertise to the state-of-the art analysis of models and their applications.
Great Book!!!, 23 Jan 2003
Very very useful, can find the most recent research on the topics. Very good reference book.
THE BOOK!!!, 12 Dec 2000
Firstly, I must confess that I did not read this book from cover to cover but rather bits and pieces that I required here and there. However, to say that this is always going to be my first port of call when looking at anything concerned with %rate modeling would be an understatement. In a fire and given the opportunity to save any of my academic books my copy of this book & Neil Chriss' Black scholes and beyond would be the first to be saved.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
Excellent book!, 17 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find "Interest Rate Modelling" an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
An excellent book!, 14 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find 'Interest Rate Modelling' an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
Best Book on Interest Rate Models in the Global Markets, 23 Oct 2003
This is the most comprehensive coverage of interest rate models available anywhere in the global markets. If you already have a model, read this book to examine options for additional improvements. If you are developing a model, buy this book for the best state-of-the-art guidance available. Jessica James's writing is always clear and accessible, and her Ph.D. in physics lends unparalleled quantitative expertise to the state-of-the art analysis of models and their applications.
Great Book!!!, 23 Jan 2003
Very very useful, can find the most recent research on the topics. Very good reference book.
THE BOOK!!!, 12 Dec 2000
Firstly, I must confess that I did not read this book from cover to cover but rather bits and pieces that I required here and there. However, to say that this is always going to be my first port of call when looking at anything concerned with %rate modeling would be an understatement. In a fire and given the opportunity to save any of my academic books my copy of this book & Neil Chriss' Black scholes and beyond would be the first to be saved.
Credit scoring issues, 06 Oct 2005
Only the names of the authors, can guarantee a very interesting book for all credit scoring professionals.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
Excellent book!, 17 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find "Interest Rate Modelling" an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
An excellent book!, 14 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find 'Interest Rate Modelling' an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
Best Book on Interest Rate Models in the Global Markets, 23 Oct 2003
This is the most comprehensive coverage of interest rate models available anywhere in the global markets. If you already have a model, read this book to examine options for additional improvements. If you are developing a model, buy this book for the best state-of-the-art guidance available. Jessica James's writing is always clear and accessible, and her Ph.D. in physics lends unparalleled quantitative expertise to the state-of-the art analysis of models and their applications.
Great Book!!!, 23 Jan 2003
Very very useful, can find the most recent research on the topics. Very good reference book.
THE BOOK!!!, 12 Dec 2000
Firstly, I must confess that I did not read this book from cover to cover but rather bits and pieces that I required here and there. However, to say that this is always going to be my first port of call when looking at anything concerned with %rate modeling would be an understatement. In a fire and given the opportunity to save any of my academic books my copy of this book & Neil Chriss' Black scholes and beyond would be the first to be saved.
Credit scoring issues, 06 Oct 2005
Only the names of the authors, can guarantee a very interesting book for all credit scoring professionals.
Libor Market Model demystified...what a nice book!, 16 Apr 2003
This book offer an excellent treatment of pricing models implementation for interest rate derivatives...the first 8 chapters cover with reasonable details classic term structure models (Vasickek, Hull-White, HJM) and introduces you to the martingale techniques (change of measure, change of numeraire theorem, Radon-Nykodym derivative...) for evaluating derivatives structure. This latter approach is compared with the PDE based approach giving you a nice picture of the whole story ..but the best part begins undoubtely with chapter 8 which gives a clear, accessible (well,the author assumes good background in stochastic calculus)to Libor and Swap Market Models. This part is enriched with practical examples dealing with the application of LMM and SMM to some exotic interest rate structures such as Barrier Caps, Ratchets and Spread Options. Even if this book misses a detailed treatment of swaption bermudan pricing (yeah, at least one negative point!) my opinion of this book is absolutely positive both for practioneers and students aiming to have a compact and readable treatment of these topics.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
Excellent book!, 17 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find "Interest Rate Modelling" an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
An excellent book!, 14 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find 'Interest Rate Modelling' an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
Best Book on Interest Rate Models in the Global Markets, 23 Oct 2003
This is the most comprehensive coverage of interest rate models available anywhere in the global markets. If you already have a model, read this book to examine options for additional improvements. If you are developing a model, buy this book for the best state-of-the-art guidance available. Jessica James's writing is always clear and accessible, and her Ph.D. in physics lends unparalleled quantitative expertise to the state-of-the art analysis of models and their applications.
Great Book!!!, 23 Jan 2003
Very very useful, can find the most recent research on the topics. Very good reference book.
THE BOOK!!!, 12 Dec 2000
Firstly, I must confess that I did not read this book from cover to cover but rather bits and pieces that I required here and there. However, to say that this is always going to be my first port of call when looking at anything concerned with %rate modeling would be an understatement. In a fire and given the opportunity to save any of my academic books my copy of this book & Neil Chriss' Black scholes and beyond would be the first to be saved.
Credit scoring issues, 06 Oct 2005
Only the names of the authors, can guarantee a very interesting book for all credit scoring professionals.
Libor Market Model demystified...what a nice book!, 16 Apr 2003
This book offer an excellent treatment of pricing models implementation for interest rate derivatives...the first 8 chapters cover with reasonable details classic term structure models (Vasickek, Hull-White, HJM) and introduces you to the martingale techniques (change of measure, change of numeraire theorem, Radon-Nykodym derivative...) for evaluating derivatives structure. This latter approach is compared with the PDE based approach giving you a nice picture of the whole story ..but the best part begins undoubtely with chapter 8 which gives a clear, accessible (well,the author assumes good background in stochastic calculus)to Libor and Swap Market Models. This part is enriched with practical examples dealing with the application of LMM and SMM to some exotic interest rate structures such as Barrier Caps, Ratchets and Spread Options. Even if this book misses a detailed treatment of swaption bermudan pricing (yeah, at least one negative point!) my opinion of this book is absolutely positive both for practioneers and students aiming to have a compact and readable treatment of these topics.
rebonato does it again, 17 Jan 2003
My avid reading kept jostling out superb hot ideas from this book. Rebonato carries out a comprehensive survey of the LIBOR market model. He tackles historical background, calibration, and effective implementation. The later chapters also cover extensions to the LIBOR market model to take account of smile and skew. In particular, there is extensive discussion of the cutting-edge Joshi-Rebonato stochastic-vol, displaced-diffusion LIBOR market model. If you are working on the pricing of exotic interest rate derivatives, this book is a must buy.
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Customer Reviews
Covers Mainly Actuarial Work, 06 Feb 2003
An average book which covers most of the topics required in Actuarial Science for example annuities, discounting and life insurance. Sadly, this book does not cover the other important section of mathematical finance required in my university for example the pricing of securities, derivatives, arbitrage and martingales. This is the book which provides examples about long term investments, time value of money, and pensions, but not the commonly sought after "Black-Scholes" book.
Not only THE economics text..., 22 Jun 2007
This book provided the foundation for most economic policy (in the west at least) through the middle of the 20th century, and as such must be considered among the most important books ever published. It will show the reader why certain decisions were taken, and how we got to where we are. Even if you don't agree with Keynes' theories this is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand government economic policy.
Beyond his importance as an economist however, Keynes was a member of the Bloomsbury group of artists and Bohemians, and that is reflected in his writing. This is no novel, but there are few better written economic texts.
In the long-run, we are all dead so read this book, 11 Jun 2004
This book, by the farther of modern macroeconomics, is one of the most influential economic texts to date. Not only did it form the basis of the post-war consensus, in the UK, but also in Europe and Northern America. This book, however, is worth a read in its own right. This will enable anyone to understand the budget with much more ease. Also if anyone is doing a course in Economics or Political Economy, it comes highly recommended.
The Bible of Economics, 07 May 2004
It is on this book that all subsequent economic has either been based, or has been compared to.
As a student of economics, this book is a MUST read, fully explaining the theories of Aggregate Demand and it's effects (which Classical economists will tend to ignore) and how to influence this through the AD equation.
For the average reader, this book will explain much of the world around you, and will make budget speeches make much more sense.
All together, possibly one of the most important economic books of all time, still pertinent and holding still truer as the current gov't holds a Keynesian course on the economy whilst it flourishes.
The best piece of Economic literature of all time, 31 Jan 2002
Although this book is slightly aged after the abolition of hereditary peers and devolution for Scotland and Wales, it is still worth reading for it's excellent and comprehensive critique of New Right Policy. The book starts with how the Conservatives fused Neo liberal thought with popular policies, creating an electoral machine which won four general elections in a row. It talks about how the Conservatives managed to manipulate the uncodified British constitution to great effect during the 1930's and 1940's. It simultaneously charts the crisis among the British Left, and the European Left in general, and how the New Labour experiment attempted to deal with this. The main thrust of the book is that the last twenty odd years have been an experiment in free market economics which have had serious effects on social cohesion, and given us the lowest paid workforce, yet the highest paid executives in Europe.
The basis of modern economic debate, 02 May 1999
While I tend towards the opposing view of Classical economics, Keynesian economics cannot easily be argued away. Keynes' theories are the foundation of our present Federal Reserve system and remain the basis for much of modern economic thought. Definitely a must-read for any aspiring economist.
How to build your hip brand in 21st century, 19 Jan 2008
This book when broken down and despite its topical title is ultimately about how to build your brand and image in an environment where the old methods of media communication no longer work, especially with younger buyers. In many ways it is a mix of many of the messages of Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" with numerous hard examples that "cool" is a result of long term investment and not just luck based on a latest trend. The examples of Quicksilver and Grey Goose vodka among others make for a fast read but the mix of text, quotes (some with OTT photos) and the authors' own personal text sections make for a very "cut and paste" style book.
For UK readers some of the US examples are hard to relate to, but a breezy read with some interesting observations along the way.
CHASING COOL IS AMAZING!, 20 May 2007
Chasing Cool is a great read. It explores in depth on branding, marketing, and the next big thing theory. I would recommend this book for the fashion forward, the fashion fauxpau, and all those in between!
Excellent book!, 17 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find "Interest Rate Modelling" an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
An excellent book!, 14 Nov 2003
This book is a comprehensive compilation of the cutting-edge modelling techniques in Finance. Although theoretically very advanced, the exposition is unambiguous and with numerous practical examples. While this book focuses on interest rate modelling, I find it equally useful for modelling any other financial asset and derivatives. As a Finance PhD student I definitely find 'Interest Rate Modelling' an invaluable and comprehensive reference and I therefore strongly recommend this book to both researchers and practitioners.
Best Book on Interest Rate Models in the Global Markets, 23 Oct 2003
This is the most comprehensive coverage of interest rate models available anywhere in the global markets. If you already have a model, read this book to examine options for additional improvements. If you are developing a model, buy this book for the best state-of-the-art guidance available. Jessica James's writing is always clear and accessible, and her Ph.D. in physics lends unparalleled quantitative expertise to the state-of-the art analysis of models and their applications.
Great Book!!!, 23 Jan 2003
Very very useful, can find the most recent research on the topics. Very good reference book.
THE BOOK!!!, 12 Dec 2000
Firstly, I must confess that I did not read this book from cover to cover but rather bits and pieces that I required here and there. However, to say that this is always going to be my first port of call when looking at anything concerned with %rate modeling would be an understatement. In a fire and given the opportunity to save any of my academic books my copy of this book & Neil Chriss' Black scholes and beyond would be the first to be saved.
Credit scoring issues, 06 Oct 2005
Only the names of the authors, can guarantee a very interesting book for all credit scoring professionals.
Libor Market Model demystified...what a nice book!, 16 Apr 2003
This book offer an excellent treatment of pricing models implementation for interest rate derivatives...the first 8 chapters cover with reasonable details classic term structure models (Vasickek, Hull-White, HJM) and introduces you to the martingale techniques (change of measure, change of numeraire theorem, Radon-Nykodym derivative...) for evaluating derivatives structure. This latter approach is compared with the PDE based approach giving you a nice picture of the whole story ..but the best part begins undoubtely with chapter 8 which gives a clear, accessible (well,the author assumes good background in stochastic calculus)to Libor and Swap Market Models. This part is enriched with practical examples dealing with the application of LMM and SMM to some exotic interest rate structures such as Barrier Caps, Ratchets and Spread Options. Even if this book misses a detailed treatment of swaption bermudan pricing (yeah, at least one negative point!) my opinion of this book is absolutely positive both for practioneers and students aiming to have a compact and readable treatment of these topics.
rebonato does it again, 17 Jan 2003
My avid reading kept jostling out superb hot ideas from this book. Rebonato carries out a comprehensive survey of the LIBOR market model. He tackles historical background, calibration, and effective implementation. The later chapters also cover extensions to the LIBOR market model to take account of smile and skew. In particular, there is extensive discussion of the cutting-edge Joshi-Rebonato stochastic-vol, displaced-diffusion LIBOR market model. If you are working on the pricing of exotic interest rate derivatives, this book is a must buy.
A must-read for quants, 26 Feb 2006
As is nowadays well-known, the Libor market model (LMM) is the standard model we use for pricing and hedging interest rate derivatives. There isn't one single Libor market model though. Differences (quite often significant) occur as a result of the calibration procedure(s) applied. It is therefore important for practioners to understand fully how to calibrate such a model.
Schoenmakers' book describes LMM and its calibration aspects very well. It is really a must-read for quants who deal with the implementing of LMM on the trading desk.
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