by WayneL.Winston (Author)
This edition includes new chapters which introduce the basics of spreadsheet modelling and emphasize "Genetic Solver". Modelling skills are demonstrated using Microsoft Excel and are incorporated throughout. The use of spreadsheets in this text allows users of varying mathematical backgrounds to build skills as they work through sophisticated problems. There are interdisciplinary examples and problems-covering topics such as portfolio selection, options and pricing. Modelling is taught by using models that can be used in a variety of problems. The "Palisade Decision Tool's Suite" (@Risk, Precision Tree, BestFit, TopRank, and RISKview) and "Solver Table" which allows users to do sensitivity analysis, is now included.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 900
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published: 24 Aug 2000
ISBN 10: 0534371353
ISBN 13: 9780534371357