Numerical Methods in Finance and Economics or Catering Management

Numerical Methods in Finance and Economics: A MATLAB-Based Introduction

Author: Paolo Brandimart

A state-of-the-art introduction to the powerful mathematical and statistical tools used in the field of finance

The use of mathematical models and numerical techniques is a practice employed by a growing number of applied mathematicians working on applications in finance. Reflecting this development, Numerical Methods in Finance and Economics: A MATLAB®-Based Introduction, Second Edition bridges the gap between financial theory and computational practice while showing readers how to utilize MATLAB®—the powerful numerical computing environment—for financial applications.

The author provides an essential foundation in finance and numerical analysis in addition to background material for students from both engineering and economics perspectives. A wide range of topics is covered, including standard numerical analysis methods, Monte Carlo methods to simulate systems affected by significant uncertainty, and optimization methods to find an optimal set of decisions.

Among this book's most outstanding features is the integration of MATLAB®, which helps students and practitioners solve relevant problems in finance, such as portfolio management and derivatives pricing. This tutorial is useful in connecting theory with practice in the application of classical numerical methods and advanced methods, while illustrating underlying algorithmic concepts in concrete terms.

Newly featured in the Second Edition:

• In-depth treatment of Monte Carlo methods with due attention paid to variance reduction strategies


• New appendix on AMPL© in order to better illustrate the optimization models inChapters 11 and 12


• New chapter on binomial and trinomial lattices


• Additional treatment of partial differential equations with two space dimensions


• Expanded treatment within the chapter on financial theory to provide a more thorough background for engineers not familiar with finance


• New coverage of advanced optimization methods and applications later in the text

Numerical Methods in Finance and Economics: A MATLAB®-Based Introduction, Second Edition presents basic treatments and more specialized literature, and it also uses algebraic languages, such as AMPL©, to connect the pencil-and-paper statement of an optimization model with its solution by a software library. Offering computational practice in both financial engineering and economics fields, this book equips practitioners with the necessary techniques to measure and manage risk.

Table of Contents:

Preface to the Second Edition.

From the Preface to the First Edition.

PART I. BACKGROUND.

1. Motivation.

2. Financial Theory.

PART II. NUMERICAL METHODS.

3. Basics of Numerical Analysis.

4. Numerical Integration: Deterministic and Monte Carlo Methods.

5. Finite Difference Methods for Partial Differential Equations.

6. Convex Optimization.

PART III. PRICING EQUITY OPTIONS.

7. Option Pricing by Binomial and Trinomial Lattices.

8. Option Pricing by Monte Carlo Methods.

9. Option Pricing by Finite Difference Methods.

PART IV. ADVANCED OPTMIZATION MODELS AND METHODS.

10. Dynamic Programming.

11. Linear Stochastic Programming Models with Recourse.

12. Non-Convex Optimization.

PART V. APPENDICES.

Appendix A. Introduction to MATLAB Programming.

Appendix B. Refresher on Probability theory and Statistics.

Appendix C. Introduction to AMPL.

Index.

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Catering Management

Author: Nancy Loman Scanlon

Catering Management, Third Edition gives detailed advice on all the crucial business aspects of on- and off-premise catering. The Third Edition features special new material on non-hotel catering operations—such as small business management and running your own catering operation. It presents fresh information on menu design and pricing, complete with illustrative menu examples and tips for using software tools to create enticing menus.

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The author draws on some 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry in creating this guide to catering management. The second edition includes the latest trends in cuisine and meal concepts; marketing techniques for the home replacement food business; new special events service concepts; new information on menu design and pricing; and tips on using the latest computer software to maximize sales and profits. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)