RISK TAKERS USES AND ABUSES OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES MARTHINSON J. Księgarnia

Risk Takers, by John Marthinsen, profiles seven real-life situations in which financial derivatives resulted in fabulous success or spectacular failure, while also exploring some everyday uses of derivatives, such as stock options. Studying the effects of derivative-related decisions made by companies and municipalities, readers gain a full understanding of these complex instruments. These clearly written stories bridge the gap between financial theory and real-world applications, and are recommended reading for all students of finance and anyone interested in the world of finance and financial derivatives.

Risk Takers:

goes beyond the headlines covering well-known events in depth, including the Orange County and Barings Bank bankruptcies and the massive losses suffered by Long-Term Capital Management.

provides the crucial link between theory and practice.

holds readers' attention with engaging stories written in a pclear and accessible style. :

contains Concept Highlights to add depth to key topics in the study of financial derivatives.

uses end-of-chapter questions to test understanding of the prindples underlying the stories.

See what a few of the reviewers had to say.

"The [stories] offer considerable new material that is often not covered in textbooks. This will enable the student to go out in the world with a better understanding of some of the new products." Jill Wetmore, Saginaw Valley State University

"The 'story-telling' behind the cases is excellent-gives 100% understanding of the issues and students will be able to fully explain all aspects to others after reading." Michael S. Haigh, University of Maryland

270 pages

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