Bachelier and his times: a conversation with Bernard Bru (Q5942931)

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Bachelier and his times: a conversation with Bernard Bru
scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1646507

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    Bachelier and his times: a conversation with Bernard Bru (English)
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    16 September 2001
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    Louis Bachelier defended his thesis ``Theory of Speculation'' in 1900. He used Brownian motion as a model for stock exchange performance. In this conversation with Bernard Bru, times in which Louis Bachelier made his discoveries are characterized. Various aspects of Bacheliers' life are discussed. Numerous references are given.
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    Brownian motion
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    stock exchange model
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