| Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments Contributor(s): Gregoriou, Greg N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420064886 ISBN-13: 9781420064889 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $380.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2008 Annotation: As authoritative as it is pioneering, this volume is the first reference that specifically focuses on alternative investments. It includes approximately 750 entries under three major categories: hedge funds, managed futures, and ventures capital and private equity. More than a glossary, the book examines each topic in-depth, using and defining the vocabulary specific to this evolving area of investment. The contributors are well known in their respective fields and the editorial board is made up of leading scholars. Completely covering the dynamic area of alternative investments, the book is an essential resource for investment and finance professionals as well as students in business and finance programs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Investments & Securities - General - Business & Economics | Reference - General - Business & Economics | Finance - General |
| Dewey: 332.603 |
| LCCN: 2008015276 |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 7.1" W x 9.9" (2.75 lbs) 592 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A pioneering reference essential in any financial library, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments is the most authoritative source on alternative investments for students, researchers, and practitioners in this area. Containing 545 entries, the encyclopedia focuses on hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, and venture capital. It features contributions from well-known, respected academics and professionals from around the world. More than a glossary, the book includes academic references for money managers and investors who want to understand the jargon and delve into the definitions. About the Editor Greg N. Gregoriou, Ph.D., is Professor of Finance in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, USA. A prolific author, Dr. Gregoriou is hedge fund editor of the Journal of Derivatives and Hedge Funds as well as an editorial board member of the Journal of Wealth Management and the Journal of Risk Management in Financial Institutions. His research primarily focuses on hedge funds and managed futures. |