Schaum's Outline of Mathematics of Finance [Paperback]

Petr Zima (Author), Robert Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070082030 | ISBN-13: 978-0070082038 | Publication Date: June 1, 1996 | Edition: 2

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About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Rob Brown graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1971 with a BMath degree. He added a MA in Gerontology in 1994 (Waterloo) and a PhD (Gerontology) from Simon Fraser University in 1997. Rob is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Professor Brown was President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries in 1990/91 and served on the Board of Governors of the Society of Actuaries from 1992 to 1996. From 1997-99, he was SoA Vice-President and in 1999, Rob was elected President-elect of the Society of Actuaries (his term as SoA President will run from October 2000 to October 2001). Rob Brown is presently Professor of Actuarial Science and Director of the Institute of Insurance and Pension Research at the University of Waterloo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070082030
• ISBN-13: 978-0070082038
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Reference and a Self-Study Guide, July 11, 2006

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David De Sousa "The Automation and Control Guy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Mathematics of Finance (Paperback)

As with most of the books from the Schaum's Outline collection, this book comprises the fundamentals so it can be used as a supplement to standard textbooks in class, as a stand-alone study aid, or as a reference for the professional practitioner.

My academic background is in Electronics Engineering, so I really didn't take any courses on finances back in College. When my work forced me to gain knowledge in the area of Financial Math I turned to this book as a self study guide. The text is clear, has a lot of worked problems and examples, and it did its job: Gave me the knowledge I needed.

No wonder that this is actually the Very best-selling book of the whole Schaum's Outline collection.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value, October 17, 2002

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Antonios Giannakas (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Mathematics of Finance (Paperback)

The target audience of this book is people who want to know how to estimate annuities, life insuarance premiums etc. If you are sitting the actuarial exam(SOA) 2 this is what you need for the Theory of Interest part. It also covers parts of exam 3. The book is affordable and way better than any other else. The methodology is crystal clear.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD BOOK ALSO FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE, February 3, 2007

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D'ippolito Pasquale (VERONA, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Mathematics of Finance (Paperback)

I am a manager, and sometimes I listen to financial managers without being deeply involved in their technical language. After reading and practicing this book , I am able to use my skills more proactively working with them.
Pasquale D'Ippolito