Download This PaperUsing R as a Financial Calculator for Finance 101
2 Pages Posted: 9 Jan 2013
Date Written: September 1, 2012
Abstract
Yan (2012) shows why we need an internet-connected financial calculator. This 2-page document could be served as an internet appendix. We could use R as a financial calculator for many functions, such as PV, FV, PV of annuity, to estimate effective rates, beta and more. I assume that a user has no knowledge about R. Within 20 minutes, including the time used to download and install R, a new user should be able to use this “calculator.”
Keywords: Finance 101, financial calculator, R software, open source data, Yahoo finance
JEL Classification: G00, G19, G14
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Yan, Yuxing, Using R as a Financial Calculator for Finance 101 (September 1, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2198008 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2198008
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.