This book prepares students to execute the quantitative and computational needs of the finance industry. The quantitative methods are explained in detail with examples from real financial problems like option pricing, risk management, portfolio selection, etc. Codes are provided in R programming language to execute the methods. Tables and figures, often with real data, illustrate the codes. References to related work are intended to aid the reader to pursue areas of specific interest in further detail. The comprehensive background with economic, statistical, mathematical, and computational theory strengthens the understanding. The coverage is broad, and linkages between different sections are explained. The primary audience is graduate students, while it should also be accessible to advanced undergraduates. Practitioners working in the finance industry will also benefit.
This book prepares students to execute the quantitative and computational needs of the finance industry. The quantitative methods are explained in detail with examples from real financial problems like option pricing, risk management, portfolio selection, etc. Codes are provided in R programming language to execute the methods. Tables and figures, often with real data, illustrate the codes. References to related work are intended to aid the reader to pursue areas of specific interest in further detail. The comprehensive background with economic, statistical, mathematical, and computational theory strengthens the understanding. The coverage is broad, and linkages between different sections are explained. The primary audience is graduate students, while it should also be accessible to advanced undergraduates. Practitioners working in the finance industry will also benefit.
About the Book Real estate touches everyone at some point of time in their lives and is much more than buying, selling or leasing immoveable property. It is a whole economy in itself and is often called one of the key drivers of the economy. This book contains a collection of real-life situations faced by common people while undertaking real estate transactions. It provides historical perspective for the current legislations and their evolution from the 19th century British India through more than seventy four years of independent India to the 21st century. It captures modern day practices, malpractices and reforms in the real estate sector. The book endeavours to bring out the practical nuances of dealing in real estate through numerous judicial pronouncements and contractual scenarios, which will enable everyone to understand the legal aspects and make informed choices while undertaking real estate transactions. Key Features - A curated commentary on real estate laws in India that is easy to read, comprehend and apply by everyone including lawyers, students, businessmen, investors, entities, organisations and the common people. - Holistic coverage of laws relating to real estate including their origin, evolution, and impact on modern-day governance structure. - Compilation of case laws spanning over a century showcasing the active role played by the judiciary in interpreting the law. - Highlights the complexities of maintaining records and administrative angle which led to reforms and easy access for the general public. - Underlines the importance of financial funding and sources to secure credit for real estate matters. - Special focus on environmental damage due to expanding real estate requirements, its implications and legal recourse. - Dedicated chapter on common malpractices and fraudulent activities. - Practical instances on how to gear up to handle real estate transactions and avoid common pitfalls.
This volume traces the historical roots and evolution of insurgencies and counter-insurgencies in modern Asia. Focusing on armed rebellions and use of armed forces by both Western powers and indigenous states from the nineteenth century till present day, the volume unravels the problematic of change–continuity and addresses key questions on the nature of warfare. The book looks at eight different regions of Asia: US counter-insurgencies in Philippines; the British initiative in Indonesia and independent Indonesia’s counter-insurgency against its domestic populace; post-World War II Malaya; French and US war in Vietnam; British and Indian counter-insurgencies in North-East India between the nineteenth and early twenty-first century; Indian and Sri Lankan operations in Sri Lanka during late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries; British and US-NATO war in Afghanistan from the nineteenth century till 2014; and British and US counter-insurgency in Iraq during the twentieth and first two decades of the twenty-first centuries. The volume will greatly interest scholars and researchers of modern Asian history, military and strategic studies, politics and international relations as well as government institutions and think-tanks.
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