Mathematics of Finance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. L. Rietz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265697832 ISBN 13: 9780265697832

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

See how the mathematics of life insurance is used to value policies and reserves. You’ll learn practical methods, illustrated with real‑world examples that connect theory to money decisions.

The text focuses on core topics in life‑finance math, including standard valuation methods and how they are applied in practice. It also explains the limits of certain systems and points readers toward additional resources for deeper study.

What you’ll experience

• An overview of valuation standards like the preliminary term system and the select and ultimate approach.
• Worked examples and problems on reserves, premiums, and endowment policies.
• Introduction to logarithms and their use in calculations and solving equations with unknown exponents.
• Guidance on further study and authoritative reference works in actuarial science.

Ideal for readers of math, finance, and actuarial science who want a clear, approachable view of the quantitative methods behind long‑term life insurance and related topics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265697832
• ISBN 13: 9780265697832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304