Borge The Book of Risk

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-471-19670-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 256 Seiten, E-Book

Learn the art--and science--of risk management
In this exceptionally lucid, accessible book, one of the mosthighly regarded industry experts illuminates the delicate processof making decisions in an uncertain world and helps both lay peopleand professional risk managers understand the role of"risk-management" in their work, their lives, and their businesses.This book will enable professional risk managers to truly grasp theconcepts behind their tools, and it will enable their clients(investors) and their coworkers to understand them as well. Handyand easy-to-read, The Book of Risk provides a down-to-earth look atan exciting field that has practical applications for everyone.
Dan Borge, PhD (Clinton Corners, NY), was managingdirector and partner at Bankers Trust Company. He was with BankersTrust for the last twenty years and was the architect of thefirst-ever risk management system implementedinstitutionally--Bankers Trust's renowned RAROC system. Prior toworking at Bankers Trust, he designed airplanes at Boeing. He is anaeronautical engineer and has a PhD in finance from HarvardBusiness School.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Borge, Dan

Inhaltsverzeichnis

What Is Risk Management and Why Should You Care?
Beliefs and Preferences.
Combining Art and Science: Volatility and Correlation.
Fundamental Strategies for Managing Risks.
The Enemy Within.
Grooming You to Be CEO.
The View from the CEO's Chair.
You Are in Charge of Your Life--What Are You Going to Do?
Risks and Opportunities.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

DAN BORGE was managing director and partner at Bankers Trust Company. During his twenty years with Bankers Trust, he was the architect of RAROC, the first-ever risk management system implemented institutionally. Prior to working at Bankers Trust, he designed airplanes at Boeing. Mr. Borge has a degree in aeronautical engineering and a doctorate in finance from Harvard Business School.