The current financial crisis has revealed serious flaws in models, measures and, potentially, theories, that failed to provide forward-looking expectations for upcoming losses originated from market risks. The Proceedings of the Perm Winter School 2011 propose insights on many k…
Theory of Asset Pricing unifies the central tenets and techniques of asset valuation into a single, comprehensive resource that is ideal for the first PhD course in asset pricing. By striking a balance between fundamental theories and cutting-edge research, Pennacchi offers the …
This text examines the relationship between multinational companies, regional development and governments, using an international political economy framework of bargaining between government and multinationals. It critically analyzes the role of foreign investment in economic de…
Taking to heart the message that the poor and middle class work for money, but the rich have money work for them, the author lays out a financial philosophy based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results
This book shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics
Insurance economics
by Zweifel, Peter, Eisen, Roland
fromSpringer Texts in Business and Economics
Insurance Economics brings together the economic analysis of decision making under risk, risk management and demand for insurance by individuals and corporations, objectives pursued and management tools used by insurance companies, the regulation of insurance, and the division o…
Questions whether the promoted European 'social investment' strategy is able to regenerate the welfare state, promote social inclusion, create more and better jobs, and help address the challenges posed by the economic crisis, globalisation, ageing and climate change.
This text takes you inside one of the most elite and private investment firms - a value investment firm par excellence. Ellis discusses the corporate culture and long-term investment strategies that have made Capital the one organization where most investment professionals would…
This special issue offers an interesting overview of the status quo of (German) research in real estate finance. It might also contribute to real estate research moving from a research niche closer to the center of academic interest.