Written by a prominent scholar in the field and recent inductee to The National Academy of Sciences, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches … >>
May 262011
Since its inception, the market for credit derivatives has shown impressive growth and is expected to hit a volume of more than .8 trillion by 2004. Credit derivatives have begun to transform modern banking; they have become a standard instrument for the management of default risk; they are being used for risk management and hedging as well as for speculation, balance-sheet management and regulatory capital purposes.
Despite their great usefulness, even established professionals often feel insecure when it comes to the quantitative analysis of the prices and risks of credit derivatives. Confronted with a bewildering variety of fundamentally different pricing approaches, it can be very challenging to understand their relative advantages and disadvantages and to choose the “correct” one for the problem at hand. Continue reading »
May 252011
- How to spot blue-chip REITs and control investment risk
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- How to build a deversified REIT portfolio
- Understand the risk-and-reward
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The consistency of REITs’ earnings and their high dividend yields, together with the low correlation of REIT stock prices with prices of other asset classes, make real estate investment trusts a unique opportunity for investors.
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 501 Russian Verbs (Barron’s Foreign Language Guides)ISBN13: 9780764137433 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed The most commonly used 510 Russian verbs are arranged alphabetically in a table format, one verb per page with English pronunciation and translation. Verbs are fully conjugated … >> |
 The Special Educator’s Survival Guide (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)ISBN13: 9780787970963 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Written for educators who work with special children and teens, this second edition of a best-selling classic offers a practical guide to every … >> |