Energy Trading and Investing: Trading, Risk Management and Structuring Deals in the Energy Markets - A Book Review

Girish G. P.; Vijayalakshmi S.

doi:10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i4/71923

Authors

Girish G. P. Teaching Faculty and Doctoral Research Scholar, Department of Finance, IBS Hyderabad, IFHE University, Andhra Pradesh
Vijayalakshmi S. Area Coordinator and Associate Professor, Department of Finance, IBS Hyderabad IFHE University, Andhra Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i4/71923

Keywords:

Energy

, Natural Gas, Trading, Oil, Electricity, Coal, Investing

M210

, Q210, Q410, Q430, Y30

Book Review Submission Date

, September 29, 2013, Book Review Paper Acceptance Date, February 4, 2014.

Abstract

Energy trading, in particular, is not a pure science, but a complex mix of economics, finance, markets, trading, risk management, scientific tools, and rational as well as irrational behavior of energy market participants affected hugely because of business environment, macro-economic factors, market microstructure, demand-supply forces, and political factors. In the present book review, we review the book titled Energy Trading and Investing: Trading, Risk Management and Structuring Deals in the Energy Markets authored by Davis W. Edwards and published by McGraw-Hill (Finance&Investing), which highlights the relevance, criticality, and importance of the energy trading business and offers crucial insights into organizational, capital, risk management, and quantitative modeling facets for energy trading and investing.

Book: Energy Trading and Investing: Trading, Risk Management and Structuring Deals in the Energy Markets
Author: Davis W. Edwards
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (Finance & Investing) Publication
Edition: First Edition ISBN No: 978-0071629065
Price: Rs 4615
Pages: 400 Pages
Binding: Hardcover