A rigorous, yet accessible, introduction to essential topics in mathematical finance

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Release 2009b includes new features in MATLAB and Simulink, and updates and bug fixes to 83 other products. R2009b adds support for the 64-bit Mac platform. Subscribers to MathWorks Software Maintenance Service can download product updates. R2009b also includes enhancements to the License Center, the online tool for activating software and managing your license and user information.