Written in a rigorous yet logical and easy to use style, spanning a range of disciplines, including business, mathematics, finance and economics, this comprehensive textbook offers a systematic, self-sufficient yet concise presentation of the main topics and related parts of stochastic analysis and statistical finance that are covered in the majority of university programmes.

Providing all explanations of basic concepts and results with proofs and numerous examples and problems, it includes:

• an introduction to probability theory
• a detailed study of discrete and continuous time market models
• a comprehensive review of Ito calculus and statistical methods as a basis for statistical estimation of models for pricing
• a detailed discussion of options and their pricing, including American options in a continuous time setting.

An excellent introduction to the topic, this textbook is an essential resource for all students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses and advanced degree programs in econometrics, finance, applied mathematics and mathematical modelling as well as academics and practitioners.

About the Author

Nikolai Dokuchaev is Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Trent University, Ontario, Canada.

Reviews

"The book provides a systematic, self-sufficient, and yet short presentation of the main topics of mathematical finance. ...The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics, statistics, finance, and economics. It also provides fundamentals for further research and study in these fields."
-Pavel Stoynov, Zentralblatt MATH 1173

Book Information
ISBN 9780415414487
Author Nikolai Dokuchaev
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 317g