Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought (Lo Andrew W.)(Paperback)

Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought (Lo Andrew W.)(Paperback)

A new, evolutionary explanation of markets and investor behaviorHalf of all Americans have money in the stock market, yet economists can't agree on whether investors and markets are rational and efficient, as modern financial theory assumes, or irrational and inefficient, as behavioral economists

Finance and Financial Markets (Pilbeam Keith)(Paperback)

Finance and Financial Markets offers a broad and accessible introduction to the building blocks of modern finance: financial markets, institutions and instruments. Focussing on the core elements of the subject the author blends theory with real-life data, cases and numerical worked examples,

Financial Markets Institutions and Services (Goel Sandeep)(Paperback / softback)

Provides an up-to-date overview of the Indian financial system, discussing its three wings: financial markets, institutions, and services. Including teaching aids such as cases, projects and questions, this is a comprehensive book on the

A Crisis of Beliefs: Investor Psychology and Financial Fragility (Gennaioli Nicola)(Paperback)

How beliefs shape financial markets and expose the economy to major risksThe collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 caught markets and regulators by surprise. Nicola Gennaioli and Andrei Shleifer walk readers through the unraveling of Lehman and the ensuing meltdown of the US financial

German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Bowie Andrew)(Paperback)

German philosophy stands at the center of modern thought. Without Kant, Frege, Wittgenstein, and Husserl there would be no Anglo-American 'analytical' style of philosophy. And without Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, the 'Continental Philosophy' of Derrida, Foucault, Deleuze, Badiou,

Global Tensions in Financial Markets (Kensinger John W.)(Pevná vazba)

The volume first investigates the impact of macroeconomic variables on equity values in emerging economies as compared with developed economies. Next it affirms the efficiency of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator electricity exchange. Finally it investigates efforts to stimulate emerging

Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics (Hendry Andrew P.)(Paperback)

An invaluable guide for students and researchers working at the interface of evolution and ecology Scientists are increasingly realizing that evolution can occur on timescales much shorter than the 'long lapse of ages' that was emphasized by Darwin. In fact, evolutionary change is occurring all

Con Men - A history of financial fraud and the lessons you can learn (Gough Leo)(Paperback / softback)

The Cybernetic Brain: Sketches of Another Future (Pickering Andrew)(Paperback)

Cybernetics is often thought of as a grim military or industrial science of control. But as Andrew Pickering reveals in this beguiling book, a much more lively and experimental strain of cybernetics can be traced from the 1940s to the present. The Cybernetic Brain explores a largely forgotten

The Misbehavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Financial Turbulence (Mandelbrot Benoit)(Paperback)

First Edition (0)Signed Copy (0)SynopsisAbout this titleMathematical superstar and inventor of fractal geometry, Benoit Mandelbrot, has spent the past forty years studying the underlying mathematics of space and natural patterns. What many of his followers don't realize is that he has also been

History of Political Philosophy (Strauss Leo)(Paperback)

This volume provides an unequaled introduction to the thought of chief contributors to the Western tradition of political philosophy from classical Greek antiquity to the twentieth century. Written by specialists on the various philosophers, this third edition has been expanded significantly to

Fooling Some of the People All of the Time (Greenblatt Joel)(Paperback)

A revealing look at Wall Street, the financial media, and financial regulators by David Einhorn, the President of Greenlight Capital Could 2008's credit crisis have been minimized or even avoided? In 2002, David Einhorn-one of the country's top investors-was asked at a charity investment conference

Lectures in the History of Political Thought (O'Sullivan Luke)(Paperback)

Oakeshott's memorable lectures on the history of political thought, delivered each year at the London School of Economics, will now be available in print for the first time as Volume II of his Selected Writings. Based on manuscripts in the LSE archive for 1966-67, the last year of Oakeshott's

Road to War - The Origins of World War II (Wheatcroft Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Hailed on publication as a thought-provoking, authoritative analysis of the true beginnings of the Second World War, this revised edition of The Road to War is essential reading for anyone interested in this momentous period of history. Taking each major nation in turn, the book tells the story of

Chaos of Disciplines (Abbott Andrew)(Paperback)

In this vital new study, Andrew Abbott presents a fresh and daring analysis of the evolution and development of the social sciences. Chaos of Disciplines reconsiders how knowledge actually changes and advances. Challenging the accepted belief that social sciences are in a perpetual state of

End of the Party (Rawnsley Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

Including inside accounts of all the key events from 9/11 and the Iraq War to the financial crisis and the parliamentary expenses scandal, the author takes us through the triumphs and tribulations of New

Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets - European edition (Matthews Kent)(Paperback / softback)

By applying an analytical framework to the patient, stepped-out development of models, Mishkin draws students into a deeper understanding of modern monetary theory, banking and policy. His combination of common sense applications with current events provides comprehensive coverage in an informal

The Blue Poetry Book (Lang Andrew)(Paperback)

Poetry is the language of the human nature, a beautiful tool to express every thought and feeling. Searching through different cultures, languages, and historical moments, Andrew Lang carefully crafted this diverse collection of poetry, translating and editing the lyrics of highly esteemed poets

Practical VIM: Edit Text at the Speed of Thought (Neil Drew)(Paperback)

Vim is a fast and efficient text editor that will make you a faster and more efficient developer. It's available on almost every OS, and if you master the techniques in this book, you'll never need another text editor. In more than 120 Vim tips, you'll quickly learn the editor's core functionality

The Dark Side of Valuation: Valuing Young, Distressed, and Complex Businesses (Damodaran Aswath)(Paperback)

The Definitive Guide to Valuing Hard-to-Value Companies: Fully Revised for Today's Financial Markets Valuing money-making companies that have long histories and established business models is straightforward. It is when you encounter difficult-to-value companies that you feel the urge to go over to

pandemonium (McMillan Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

*A 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK IN THE GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES AND IRISH TIMES CULTURE* After two prize-winning collections which examined the intimacies and intricacies of the physical body, McMillan's third book marks a shift: both inward, into the difficult world of mental health, and outwards into

Yinyang (Wang Robin)(Paperback)

The concept of yinyang lies at the heart of Chinese thought and culture. The relationship between these two opposing, yet mutually dependent, forces is symbolized in the familiar black and white symbol that has become an icon in popular culture across the world. The real significance of yinyang is,

Key Modern Architects: 50 Short Histories of Modern Architecture (Higgott Andrew)(Paperback)

Key Modern Architects provides an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the work of the most significant architects of the modern era. Fifty short chapters introduce fifty key architects, from Le Corbusier to Aldo Van Eyck to Zaha Hadid, exploring their most influential buildings and

The new politics of Russia: Interpreting change (Monaghan Andrew)(Paperback)

Reflecting on the evolution of Russia studies since the end of the Cold War, this study offers a robust critique of the mainstream view of Russia and offers a more dynamic and complex model for