Freight Derivatives and Risk Management in Shipping (Paperback, 2nd edition)

This advanced practical textbook deals with the issue of risk analysis, measurement and management in the shipping industry. It identifies and analyses the sources of risk in the shipping business and explores in detail the "traditional" and "modern" strategies for risk management at both the investment and operational levels of the business. The special features and characteristics of all available freight derivative products are compared and contrasted between them. Practical applications of derivatives are showcased through realistic practical examples, while a number of concepts across the contents of this book appear for the first time in the literature. The book also serves as "the reference" point for researchers in the area, helping them to enhance their knowledge of risk management and derivatives in the shipping industry, but also to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Finally, it provides a comprehensive manual for practitioners wishing to engage in the financial risk management of maritime business. This second edition has been fully updated in order to incorporate the numerous developments in the industry since its first edition in 2006. New chapters have been introduced on topics such as Market Risk Measurement, Credit Risk and Credit Derivatives, and Statistical Methods to Quantify Risk. Furthermore, the second edition of this book builds upon the successful first edition which has been extensively (i) taught in a number of Universities around the world and (ii) used by professionals in the industry. Shipowners, professionals in the shipping industry, risk management officers, credit officers, traders, investors, students and researchers will find the book indispensable in order to understand how risk management and hedging tools can make the difference for companies to remain competitive and stay ahead of the rest.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Maritime Masters
Release date:	April 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Manolis G. Kavussanos • Dimitris A. Tsouknidis • Ilias D Visvikis
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	520
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-36072-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business strategy Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Corporate finance Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Investment & securities > General Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Insurance > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Shipping industries > General Books > Money & Finance > Corporate finance Books > Money & Finance > Insurance > General Books > Money & Finance > Investment & securities > General
LSN:	0-367-36072-1
Barcode:	9780367360726

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