TY  - BOOK
AU  - T V Somanathan
TI  - Derivatives
SN  - 9780074633878
U1  - 332.6457 
PY  - 1998///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited
KW  - Derivative securities
N2  -  A comprehensive theoretical and empirical treatment of the nature, functions, benefits and problems of forward and futures markets, with specific reference to India An analysis of carry forward trading (modified badla) in the Indian stock market An introduction to options, swaps, and other derivatives to provide a working knowledge of their nature and uses An analysis of market structure and the regulatory framework for derivatives An overview of accounting and tax treatment of derivatives Management of derivative risks Future evolution of derivatives in India and abroad Glossary of specialised terms.   The book is meant for market participants, economists, accountants, financial analysts, financial journalists, policy makers, and students of finance. It covers all facets of derivatives-what they are, why they exist, how they work, as well as what good (and what harm) they can do
ER  -