Manipulations in Prediction Markets: Analysis of Trading Behaviour not Conforming with Trading Regulations

Fraud and manipulation in prediction markets are systematic results of incentive incompatibility, which, if present, have to be detected and balanced. "Manipulations in Prediction Markets" gives a critical insight into manipulations that are most likely to occur in prediction markets. In a general approach the book discusses the issue of incentives in markets and the breakdown of the incentive system. On this basis a new way of detecting irregular trading behaviour is introduced.

Knowledge Creation and Management: New Challenges for ManagersThis book presents the latest management ideas in knowledge creation and management in readable and non-technical chapters. Leading experts have contributed chapters in their fields of expertise. Each distils his or her subject in a chapter that is accessible to managers who want to learn what can be applied to their organizations without the distracting details of research methodology. Each chapter, however, is based on careful research. The book is organized so that readers can easily find chapters of most interest and value to them. The emphasis is on the practical applications of Knowledge to a wide variety of organizations and functional areas.

Business Briefs - Business Theory Made Simple

This book is a collection of 500-word essays on a variety of business and management topics and is a companion to "Management Briefs: Management and Leadership Theory Made Simple." The essays present business and management theory in a clear, concise, and useful manner. Using a variety of examples and references to movies, books, and everyday experiences, readers can quickly gain insight into fundamental and advanced business principles. This volume would benefit students in a variety of business and management courses as well as working professionals.

Open Design, a Stakeholder-oriented Approach in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Project Management, Vol. 1

Open Design refers to a stakeholder-oriented approach in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Project Management, as developed by the Chair of Computer Aided Design and Planning of Delft University of Technology.

Mastering Financial Calculations: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Mathematics of Financial Market Instruments

The easy hands-on guide to the math behind every key financial instrument and technique.
* Financial market arithmetic — starting with the absolute basics.
* Money and bond market calculations, zero-coupon rates, and yield curves.
* Foreign exchange calculations, interest rate and currency swaps, options pricing, volatility, sensitivity, and more.