About the Authors
Peter Knopf obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University and subsequently taught at Texas A&M University and Rutgers University. He is currently Professor of Mathematics at Pace University. He has numerous research publications in both pure and applied mathematics. His recent research interests have been in the areas of difference equations and stochastic delay equation models for pricing securities.
John L. Teall is a visiting professor of finance at the LUISS Business School, LUISS Guido Carli University. He was Jackson Tai ’72 Professor of Practice at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and also served on the faculties of New York University, Cornell University, Pace University, Dublin City University, University of Melbourne as well as other institutions in the United States, Europe and Asia. His primary areas of research and publication have been related to corporate finance and financial institutions. He is the author/co-author of 5 books. Dr. Teall obtained his Ph.D. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and is a former member of the American Stock Exchange. Dr. Teall has consulted with numerous financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, National Westminster Bank and Citicorp.