Comparative Analyses of Expected Shortfall and VaR
Author | : Yasuhiro Yamai |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-13 | : UCSD:31822030019129 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Comparative Analyses of Expected Shortfall and VaR by : Yasuhiro Yamai
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