This paper introduces an option pricing algorithm based on non-orthogonal series expansion methods. More precisely, Gabor frame decomposition is used to split the risk neutral option pricing formula into the sum of two inner products that can be evaluated efficiently by means of Parseval's...

In order to understand consumers' fashion purchase decisions better, I determine a product's design typicality and brand prominence based on the theories of processing fluency and conspicuous consumption. Then, I relate these visual characteristics to typical product sales patterns to understand...

Once hidden behind the veils of entrepreneurship, it is now clear that platforms are reshaping the world of work, and Amazon has been a forerunner in setting the trend.This book examines two key and contrasting Amazon platforms that differ in how they organize workers: its e-commerce platform...