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Understand derivatives in a nonmathematical wayFinancial Derivatives, Third Edition gives readers a broad working knowledge of derivatives. For individuals who want to understand derivatives without getting bogged down in the mathematics surrounding their pricing and valuation Financial Derivatives, Third Edition is the perfect read. This comprehensive resource provides a thorough introduction to financial derivatives and their importance to risk management in a corporate setting.

Now in its sixth edition, Understanding Futures Markets by Robert Kolb (University of Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available. This new edition features updated and enhanced discussions on: event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futuresglobalization of futures marketselectronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic tradingmanipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrenceThe Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulationhedging in a corporate environmentuses of futures by government entitiesenergy futures productsrecent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivativessingle stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futuresaccounting and taxation features of futures markets.Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets.