Includes bibliographical references (page 178) and index.
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Introduction to the techniques of derivative modeling -- Preliminary mathematical tools -- Stochastic calculus -- Applications of stochastic calculus to finance -- From stochastic processes formalism to differential equation formalism -- Understanding the Black-Scholes equation -- Interest rate hedging -- Interest rate derivatives : HJM models -- Differential equations, boundary conditions and solutions -- Credit spreads -- Specific models -- Exercises -- Solutions.
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Praise for The Mathematics of Derivatives ""The Mathematics of Derivatives provides a concise pedagogical discussion of both fundamental and very recent developments in mathematical finance, and is particularly well suited for readers with a science or engineering background. It is written from the point of view of a physicist focused on providing an understanding of the methodology and the assumptions behind derivative pricing. Navin has a unique and elegant viewpoint, and will help mathematically sophisticated readers rapidly get up to speed in the latest Wall Street f.