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Should we fear derivatives?

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A derivative is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a 'substance related structurally to another substance and theoretically derivable from it' or a 'substance that can be made from another substance'. The study indicates the losses from derivatives are localized, but the whole economy gain from the existence of derivatives markets.

Author: Stulz, Rene M.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2004
Models, Economics, Derivatives (Financial instruments), Economic conditions, Economic theory

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Hedge funds: past, present and future

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The history of the formation and changes in the structure of hedge funds in the United States is presented. The trends of the regulation of investments in hedge funds and the compensation of hedge fund managers are discussed.

Author: Stulz, Rene M.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2007
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Organizational history, Management Compensation, Forecasts and trends, History, Market trend/market analysis, Executives, Executive compensation, Hedge funds, Organization formation

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Fussing and fuming over Fannie and Freddie: how much smoke, how much fire?

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The tradeoffs issues on the functioning of Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation in residential mortgage financial markets in United States are examined.

Author: White, Lawrence J, Frame, W. Scott
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2005
Mortgage Bankers, Real Estate Credit, Mortgage Bankers and Brokers, Mortgage Bankers & Brokers, Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, Economic aspects, FNM, Mortgage banks, United States. Congress, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., FRE, Federal National Mortgage Association

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Subjects list: United States, Management, Economic policy, Company business management
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