Credit Derivatives – Application, Pricing and Risk Management : Application, Pricing, and Risk Management

Credit Derivatives is the first student--oriented text to explain this field to business students with a background in finance. Real--world examples are cited throughout, reinforced by end--of--chapter questions, and students can take advantage of links to pricing models on the internet.

The market for credit derivatives--financial instruments designed to transfer credit risk from one party to another--has grown exponentially in recent years, with volume expected to reach more than $4.8 trillion by 2004. With demand increasing from the private sector for finance professionals trained in the opportunities--and dangers--inherent in this fast-changing market, finance courses are already springing up to meet this need. Credit Derivatives: Explains the field of credit derivatives to business students with a background in finance Cites real-world examples throughout, reinforced by end-of-chapter questions and internet links to pricing models Provides a concise overview of the field that is ideal for instructors seeking to supplement traditional derivatives course material, as well as those looking to offer a stand-alone course on credit derivatives.