Mathematical Interest Theory (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks), Hardcover, 2 Edition by Vaaler, Leslie

Hardcover: 2 Edition
9780883857540
0883857545

Publication Date: 2009-02-19
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Hardcover : 494 pages
Edition: 2 Edition
Author: Vaaler, Leslie
ISBN-10: 0883857545
ISBN-13: 9780883857540

Product Description Mathematical Interest Theory gives an introduction to how investments vary over time, and this book provides a solid foundation for readers embarking on actuarial careers.. This is done in a mathematically precise manner, but the emphasis is on practical applications and giving the reader a concrete understanding as to why the various relationships should be true. Modern financial topics including arbitrage, options, futures, and swaps are introduced. Along with an understanding of probability,this book provides a solid foundation for readers embarking on actuarial careers. It also includes detailed instruction on how to use the Texas Instruments BA II Plus and BA II Plus Professional calculators. This text is among the recommended reading options for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society FM/2 exam. Review This is an excellent book on interest theory, one of the four book recognized by the Society of Actuaries and Casualty Acruarial Society as a basis of study for the interest theory component of their joint FInancial Mathematics (FM) exam. What I particularly like about Mathematical Interest Theory is that many problems are intrinsically multi-stepped requiring use of several core functions. By providing a multitude of superior problems, the authors are able to familiarize the student not only with core actuarial function, but also develop their skills in studying the interaction between these functions and real-world problems. --Russell Jay Hendel, UMAP Journal Students pursuing an actuarial career as well as those seeking a mathematically based finances course stand to benefit from this informative, up-to-date, and above all, skillfully written treatise. Instructors and students of interest theory owe Daniel and Vaaler a debt of gratitude for their fine efforts. --Susan Staples, Texas Christian University Book Description Mathematical Interest Theory gives an introduction to how investments vary over time, and this book provides a solid foundation for readers embarking on actuarial careers. It is among the recommended reading options for the Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society FM/2 exam. About the Author Leslie Jane Federer Vaaler received her Masters and PhD degrees from Princeton University. She is currently at the University of Texas at Austin where she is Buck Consultants Associate Director of Actuarial Studies and Senior Lecturer in Mathematics. She has been teaching actuarial studies since 2000. James Daniel is director of Actuarial Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. In Spring 2005, he was named to UT-Austin's Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Although his main activity is now undergraduate teaching, he previously was very active in research (primarily in numerical optimization and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations).