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Tables And Formula For The Computation Of Life Contingencies (1849)

Tables And Formula For The Computation Of Life Contingencies (1849)

Peter Gray

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781437297577
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''Tables and Formula for the Computation of Life Contingencies'' is a book written by Peter Gray and originally published in 1849. It is a comprehensive guide to the calculation of life contingencies, which is the branch of mathematics that deals with the financial risks associated with mortality and morbidity. The book contains a detailed explanation of the principles of life contingencies, as well as tables and formulas for calculating the probabilities of death, survival, and other contingencies. It also includes practical examples and applications of life contingencies in insurance, annuities, and other financial products. The book is an important resource for actuaries, insurance professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the mathematics of life contingencies.''With Copious Examples Of Annuity, Assurance, And Friendly Society Calculations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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