Chapter1. Preface and acknowledgement.-Chapter2. Risk quantification and modeling -- Chapter3. Risk management and financial returns -- Chapter4. Risk modeling -- Chapter5. Interest rate risk -- Chapter6. Exchange rate risk -- Chapter7. Risk in commodities -- Chapter8 -- Credit risk -- Chapter9 -- Country risk -- Chapter10. Firm risk -- Chapter11. Corporate manager's risk taking behavior -- Chapter12. Operational risk -- Chapter13. Liquidity risk -- Conclusion.

Risk is the main source of uncertainty for investors, debtholders, corporate managers and other stakeholders. For all these actors, it is vital to focus on identifying and managing risk before making decisions. The success of their businesses depends on the relevance of their decisions and consequently, on their ability to manage and deal with the different types of risk. Accordingly, the main objective of this book is to promote scientific research in the different areas of risk management, aiming at being transversal and dealing with different aspects of risk management related to corporate finance as well as market finance. Thus, this book should provide useful insights for academics as well as professionals to better understand and assess the different types of risk.