Marek Capinski
Stochastic Calculus for Finance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521175739
- author:
- Marek Capinski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 5.98 (w) x 8.98 (h) x 0.51 (d)
- Genre:
- Economic Statistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stochastic Calculus for Finance by Marek Capiński, Ekkehard Kopp and Janusz Traple provides a comprehensive introduction to the key results in stochastic processes that are essential for finance practitioners. The authors focus on the Wiener process and Itô integrals, exploring their applications in the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The book delves into the construction of the integral and the Itô formula, offering detailed proofs and concrete examples of stochastic differential equations used in finance. Students, practitioners, and researchers will benefit from its rigorous yet accessible approach to technical issues. Solutions to the exercises are available online for those looking to further their understanding. This textbook is an ideal resource for those seeking a thorough introduction to Itô calculus, with careful exposition and detailed proofs that make complex concepts more manageable.