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Intuitive Proof of Black-Scholes Formula Based on Arbitrage and Properties of Lognormal Distribution

General Physics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Presented is intuitive proof of Black-Scholes formula for European call options, which is based on arbitrage and properties of lognormal distribution. Paper can help students and non-mathematicians to better understand economic concepts behind one of the biggest achievements in modern financial theory.

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@article{arxiv.physics/0612022,
  title  = {Intuitive Proof of Black-Scholes Formula Based on Arbitrage and Properties of Lognormal Distribution},
  author = {Alexei Krouglov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0612022},
  year   = {2007}
}

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7 pages