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  1. Help with probability books

    capinski and kopp's "measure, integral and probability" is a wonderful introductory text.
  2. How difficult is a Ph.D in Math or Fin Math?

    PhDs can be very frustrating... you need real determination to stick to a handful of projects and get the job done. Most people are really sick of their dissertation topics by the time they finish... My advice is to do a masters degree if possible, and if you enjoy the courses and problem...
  3. New Quantnet members say hi

    hello there, I'm an econometrician in a theoretical/mathematical area, time-series specialism. Just starting to research derivatives pricing.
  4. quant lifestyle + quant strategist salary question

    Thanks for the advice.
  5. quant lifestyle + quant strategist salary question

    I've read in several places that it's stressful being a quant. However, is there still time during the week to go to the gym or to do exercise generally? In the big investment banks they have gyms, but do people use them very much? Is it acceptable to spend 45 minutes at lunch time working...
  6. Intro book on PDE

    I just ordered Basic Partial Differential Equations by Bleecker myself, it seems well written and easy-going. edit: bleecker not bleeker
  7. Hull's book

    that's hilarious coming from a literature professor. I'm going to be taking a look at Hull's book today, I found a place that has it. Thanks for the suggestions.
  8. Hull's book

    After reading Shreve vol 2, Baxter and Rennie, and Joshi's books, is it worth getting Hull's book for the purpose of getting a job? Love it or loath it, everyone seems to have read it...
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