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Financial Derivatives: Theory and Practice with an African Perspective for Graduate Students

Financial Derivatives: Theory and Practice with an African Perspective for Graduate Students

Barngetuny, Jackson

Paperback

Business General

ISBN10: 363970374X
ISBN13: 9783639703740
Publisher: Scholars' Press
Published: Dec 16 2024
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book is designed to equip graduate students, researchers, and financial professionals with a comprehensive understanding of financial derivatives, with a specific focus on the African market. While traditional texts emphasize global markets, this work integrates core theoretical principles with practical applications relevant to Africa's unique economic and financial challenges. As many African nations transition from developing to emerging markets, they face increased volatility, commodity price fluctuations, exchange rate instability, and interest rate unpredictability, all of which can be managed through financial derivatives. These instruments offer tools for hedging against risks, stabilizing commodity prices, and enhancing economic stability. However, the use of derivatives in Africa is complicated by challenges such as limited market liquidity, underdeveloped regulatory frameworks, and low market sophistication. The book addresses these issues by providing insights into how financial derivatives can be applied effectively in African contexts, with attention to factors like political risk, infrastructure gaps, and market dynamics. Real-world case studies from across the continent illustrate how derivatives can be used to manage risks specific to African economies, and the text explores the impact of local conditions on pricing and regulation. Ultimately, this book seeks to bridge the knowledge gap and offer practical solutions for professionals working in Africa's evolving financial markets.

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