Written by two of the most distinguished finance scholars in the industry, this introductory textbook on derivatives and risk management is highly accessible in terms of the concepts as well as the mathematics. With its economics perspective, this rewritten and streamlined second edition textbook, is closely connected to real markets, and:Shows how macroeconomic forces have shaped the marketsExplains the major derivative pricing models using algebra and introductory calculusShows students how to implement these models using basic statistics and elementary Excel spreadsheet skillsDiscusses the uses of derivatives while warning against their abusesPresents hard-to-teach interest rate derivatives in an intuitive mannerPresents the Heath Jarrow Morton model, which is the most advanced derivatives pricing model, in an accessible manner by presenting it side-by-side with classical option pricing theory Beginning at a level that is comfortable to lower division college students, the book gradually develops the content so that its lessons can be profitably used by business majors, arts, science, and engineering graduates as well as MBAs who would work in the finance industry. Readership:Undergraduate and graduate students of economics, business, arts, science and engineering, and MBAs who would work in the finance industry. Read more