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OverviewThis book combines the study of rhetoric, history, philosophy, philosophy of statistics and the culture of investing to discuss the foundations of stochastical predictability in investment theory. Besides discussing the problem of stochastical prediction, the book also covers alternative investment theories. Ideas from uncertainty economics, expressed by the likes of Keynes, Knight, von Mises, Taleb and McCloskey are also discussed. This book will be of interest to researchers and academics in the field of investment theory, as well as investment practitioners. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas PistoriusPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Weight: 4.552kg ISBN: 9783319550046ISBN 10: 3319550047 Pages: 257 Publication Date: 05 September 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews“Heterodox Investment Theory is a thought-provoking book … . The book’s greatest contribution is to encourage investment professionals to look beyond the standard investment models that are taught in business schools and the statistics underlying the theories and to consider alternative models that may enhance their understanding of financial markets. Those who are comfortable with the jargon of philosophy and rhetoric will likely find this an interesting book that opens up their minds to new modes of thinking.” (Ronald L. Moy,Enterprising Investor, blogs.cfainstitute.org, June 21, 2019) Heterodox Investment Theory is a thought-provoking book ... . The book's greatest contribution is to encourage investment professionals to look beyond the standard investment models that are taught in business schools and the statistics underlying the theories and to consider alternative models that may enhance their understanding of financial markets. Those who are comfortable with the jargon of philosophy and rhetoric will likely find this an interesting book that opens up their minds to new modes of thinking. (Ronald L. Moy, Enterprising Investor, blogs.cfainstitute.org, June 21, 2019) Author InformationThomas Pistorius, PhD, holds a Masters degree in finance from Tilburg University and a Bachelor in philosophy from Utrecht University, Netherlands. He has spent his professional life working in investment management as an investment advisor, analyst, risk manager, and researcher. His research is driven by an interest in finance and the arts, encompassing the rhetoric, history, philosophy, and culture of investment theory to discuss stochastic predictability. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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