Books Insurance + Risk

This book shows that the stock market returns of hundreds of anomaly portfolios discovered by researchers in finance over the past three decades can be explained by a recent asset pricing model dubbed the ZCAPM. Anomaly portfolios are long/short …

This book offers a regression-based analysis of corporate profitability in the United States over the period 1950 to 2024. Drawing on detailed analysis of 71 leading corporations across 11 key industries—from petroleum and natural gas to high-tech …

Corporate finance is an evolving and versatile field that lies at the heart of business decision-making and economic growth. It explores how companies allocate resources, manage risks, and navigate the complexities of global financial markets.

Nonlinear models are indispensable in modern finance, yet their reliance on numerical root-finding methods introduces layers of complexity that demand careful attention. This textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding …

This book is exploration into the forefront of digital evolution, presenting a compelling array of real-world case studies that underscore the transformative impact of emerging processes and services on asset management. The book goes beyond …

The scientific exchange between mathematicians, statisticians and econometricians working in actuarial sciences and finance is improving the research on these topics and producing numerous meaningful scientific results. This volume includes a …

This book provides different applications and methods of conjoint analysis in marketing. It gives an introduction into the basic ideas of conjoint analysis and describes the steps involved in designing a ratings-based conjoint study. This new …

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, businesses face environmental, social, and economic challenges that demand thoughtful reflection and a shift in operational approaches. Today, focusing solely on profit is no longer sufficient.

This book offers novel insights into how expert fund managers—those who demonstrate superior performance over the long term—make their judgments and decisions. It is often claimed that actively managed funds create value for investors by making …

This textbook serves as a comprehensive guide through this complex terrain of research in the discipline of management. It starts by exploring the philosophical foundations of research, specifically ontology and epistemology, developing a robust …

This book offers readers a basic understanding of risk, insurance and its management in non-technical terms for an individual, a business or the home. This knowledge makes individuals or businesses conscious of the fact that a loss can occur in …

This book introduces the basic concepts and tools of dynamic optimization as used in economics. The book emphasizes intuition, gradually adding small doses of mathematical development as needed to provide an accessible stand-alone introduction to …

This text book focuses on what could be the most important challenge for firms to boost long-term productivity and competitiveness: digital strategy. It seeks to provide readers with a solid knowledge of the most relevant issues and concepts, that …

Now in a thoroughly revised and expanded second edition, this textbook offers a comprehensive and self-contained introduction to numerical methods in probability, with particular emphasis on stochastic optimization and its applications in …

This book presents the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, aiming to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a firm's networks, business systems, and data. Effective cybersecurity is not …

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to offshore risk management in its life cycle, concentrating on the principles, the main methods, and applications in the petroleum sector. The emphasis is very much on the major accident risk of …

The increasing relevance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in financial research and practice is driven by materiality, investor demand, and regulatory developments. Since ESG initiatives often entail (high) costs for companies, the …

In a modern era marked by environmental challenges and growing commitment towards sustainable development, the financial landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards green finance. This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction …

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of environmental risk management, targeting policymakers, educators, students, and professionals engaged in environmental sciences and sustainability. It navigates through a series of interconnected …

This book offers a pioneering exploration of the financial, operational, and societal impacts stemming from biodiversity loss and associated ecosystem collapse. In addition, it examines possible venues through which corporations, financial …