Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134105598
Author: Chan S. Park
Publisher: PEARSON
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Calculate the American put option value.
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Advantage and disadvantage of the model.
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Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
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