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Paperback. Stochastic Processes for Insurance and Finance offers a thorough yet accessible reference for researchers and practitioners of insurance mathematics. Building on recent and rapid developments in applied probability, the authors describe in general terms models based on Markov processes, martingales and various types of point processes. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 674 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KFF; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 231 x 40. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 674
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470743638
- ISBN
- 9780470743638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.41
€ 98.41
Paperback. Beginning with the basics of probability and an overview of stochastic process, this book goes on to explore their engineering applications: random vibration and system analysis. It addresses extreme conditions such as distribution of large vibration peaks, probabilities of exceeding certain limits, and fatigue. Num Pages: 444 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWL; TGMD; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971924
- ISBN
- 9780471971924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.38
€ 116.38
Paperback. An introduction to stochastic processes studying certain elementary continuous-time processes. It includes a description of the Poisson process and related processes with independent increments as well as a brief look at Markov processes with a finite number of jumps. Series: Courant Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 126 pages. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 181 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821840856
- ISBN
- 9780821840856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.42
€ 42.42
Paperback. A systematic account of the development of stochastic processes over the last 20 years. A supplement contained within the text includes a treatment of the various aspects of measure theory. There is also a chapter on the specialized problem of prediction theory. Series: Classics Library. Num Pages: 664 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 40. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471523697
- ISBN
- 9780471523697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 223.37
€ 223.37
Hardcover. This book contains material on compound Poisson random variables including an identity which can be used to efficiently compute moments, Poisson approximations, and coverage of the mean time spent in transient states as well as examples relating to the Gibba s sampler, the Metropolis algorithm and mean cover time in star graphs. Num Pages: 528 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 31. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471120629
- ISBN
- 9780471120629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 329.89
€ 329.89
Hardcover. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: PBWL; RNF; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 13. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590338445
- ISBN
- 9781590338445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.08€ 95.25
€ 126.08
€ 95.25
Hardback. This book addresses the stochastic modeling of telecommunication networks, introducing the main mathematical tools for that purpose, such as Markov processes, real and spatial point processes and stochastic recursions, and presenting a wide list of results on stability, performances and comparison of systems. Num Pages: 398 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJKR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212381
- ISBN
- 9781848212381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.46
€ 218.46
The aim of this book is to fill this gap and to show how recent methods of stochastic finance can be useful for to the risk management of pension funds. Methods of optimal control will be especially developed and applied to fundamental problems such as the optimal asset allocation of the fund or the cost spreading of a pension scheme. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFP; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212046
- ISBN
- 9781848212046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.53
€ 221.53
Hardcover. This classic text and reference collects the many formulae and methods that can be found in the scientific literature on stochastic methods. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and restructured, and features a large amount of entirely new material. Series: Springer Series in Synergetics. Num Pages: 465 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; PBT; PBWL; PBWR; PHJ; PHS; PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 468
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 4th ed. 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540707127
- ISBN
- 9783540707127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.98
€ 88.98
Hardcover. Presents Brownian motion and deals with stochastic integrals and differentials, including Ito lemma. This book is devoted to topics of stochastic integral equations and stochastic integral equations on smooth manifolds. It is suitable for graduate students and researchers interested in probability, stochastic processes, and their applications. Series: AMS Chelsea Publishing. Num Pages: 141 pages. BIC Classification: PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821838877
- ISBN
- 9780821838877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.49
€ 80.49
This book develops the stochastic geometry framework for image analysis purpose. Two main frameworks are described: marked point process and random closed sets models. We derive the main issues for defining an appropriate model. The algorithms for sampling and optimizing the models as well as for estimating parameters are reviewed. Editor(s): Descombes, Xavier. Num Pages: 356 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212404
- ISBN
- 9781848212404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.54
€ 187.54
Hardcover. An extensive update to a classic text Stochastic geometry and spatial statistics play a fundamental role in many modern branches of physics, materials sciences, engineering, biology and environmental sciences. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 582 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1038.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 570
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470664810
- ISBN
- 9780470664810
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.05
€ 105.05
Hardback. This book is dedicated to the general study of the dynamics of mechanical structures with consideration of uncertainties. The goal is to get the appropriate forms of a part in minimizing a given criterion. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848219496
- ISBN
- 9781848219496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Hardcover. This unique volume introduces the reader to the mathematical language for complex systems and is ideal for students who are starting out in the study of stochastical dynamical systems. Unlike other books in the field, it covers a broad array of stochastic and statistical methods. Num Pages: 552 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHD; PNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 34. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471188346
- ISBN
- 9780471188346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 402.11
€ 402.11
Hardcover. A stochastic process is any process governed by laws of probability, ranging from the genetic probability of having brown eyes, to the chances of a line of cars passing a specific highway point. This book provides information on the latest techniques and statistical Markov process theory used in the control of queuing systems (e.g. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 354 pages, bibliograpghy, index. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471161202
- ISBN
- 9780471161202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.23
€ 203.23
Hardback. A beginner s guide to stochastic growth modeling The chief advantage of stochastic growth models over deterministic models is that they combine both deterministic and stochastic elements of dynamic behaviors, such as weather, natural disasters, market fluctuations, and epidemics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119377382
- ISBN
- 9781119377382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.07
€ 144.07
Hardcover. Num Pages: 244 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613242780
- ISBN
- 9781613242780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.47€ 79.84
€ 115.47
€ 79.84
Hardcover. Covers all the theory and practical advice that actuaries need in order to determine the claims reserves for non-life insurance. Describes all the necessary mathematical methods used to estimate loss reserves and shares the authors' practical experience, which is essential in showing which of the methods should be applied in any given situation. Series: Wiley Finance Series. Num Pages: 438 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFN; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 29. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470723463
- ISBN
- 9780470723463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.45
€ 106.45
Paperback. The papers collected here focus on probabilistic causality, addressing topics such as the search for casual mechanisms, epistemic and metaphysical views of causality, Baesian nets and causal dependance, and causation in the special sciences. The emphasis is on stochastic processes, however. Editor(s): Galavotti, Maria Carla; Suppes, Patrick; Costantini, Domenico. Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 280 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HP; PBWL; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781575863221
- ISBN
- 9781575863221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.93
€ 29.99
€ 23.93
Paperback. This book introduces key results essential for financial practitioners by means of concrete examples and a fully rigorous exposition. Series: Mastering Mathematical Finance. Num Pages: 186 pages, 6 b/w illus. 85 exercises. BIC Classification: KFF; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 314. Series: Mastering Mathematical Finance. 186 pages, 6 b/w illus. 85 exercises. Introduces key results essential for financial practitioners by means of concrete examples and a fully rigorous exposition. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: KFF; PBW. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521175739
- ISBN
- 9780521175739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.74
€ 57.74
Hardcover. Probability theory has become a convenient language and a useful tool in many areas of modern analysis. This book intends to explore part of this connection concerning the relations between Brownian motion on a manifold and analytical aspects of differential geometry. It begins with a review of stochastic differential equations on Euclidean space. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 273 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBPD; PBWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 21. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821808023
- ISBN
- 9780821808023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.92
€ 112.92
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319255873
- ISBN
- 9783319255873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.48€ 53.22
€ 82.48
€ 53.22
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cho, Yeol Je; Kim, Jong Kyu; Choi, Yong Kab. Num Pages: 201 pages. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 184 x 18. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590331903
- ISBN
- 9781590331903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.68€ 93.93
€ 136.68
€ 93.93
Hardcover. Some 200 years after the original invention, internal design of a Stirling engine has come to be considered a specialist task, calling for extensive experience and for access to sophisticated computer modelling. The low parts-count of the type is negated by the complexity of the gas processes by which heat is converted to work. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TGBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118818435
- ISBN
- 9781118818435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.04
€ 122.04