The British Society for the History of Mathematics
BSHM Organiser: Simon Gardiner
Enquiries: enquiries@gresham.ac.uk
This meeting will look at the development of mathematics in a commercial and financial context. Starting with early commerce, through to the development of double entry book keeping, (Amatino Manucci), development of accounting (Luca Pacioli), theory of speculation ( Louis Bachelier), history of optimisation, cash and foreign exchange, Black-Scholes option pricing models, chaos and misbehaviour of markets with interesting twists.
The emphasis will be on the historical development of mathematical techniques. The event will be of interest to students of accountancy, actuarial sciences and financial mathematics; historians of mathematics and commerce; practising accountants, actuaries and academics, and interested members of the public.
Speakers:
Dr Fenny Smith, The influence of Amatino Manucci and Luca Pacioli
Prof. Mark Davis, Louis Bachelier and his theory of speculation
Prof. William Shaw, History of optimization?
Prof. Norman Biggs, Mathematics of currency and foreign exchange
Dr Dietmar Maringer, When computing met finance
Prof. Doyne Farmer Physics vs mathematics: Rigor (mortis) and other impediments to understanding financial markets
This meeting is free but reservations are required. To book a place, go to the Gresham College website.
The British Society for the History of Mathematics is registered as a company limited by guarantee, no. 3326816, and as a charity, no. 1061229. Its registered office is c/o Andrew Thurburn & Co, 38 Tamworth Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1XU, UK.