Econophysics: An Introduction to Correlations & Complexity

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The discussion centers on the interest in writing a master's thesis on Econophysics, with a focus on foundational literature in both Econophysics and econometrics. The participant is currently reading "An Introduction to Econophysics: Correlations and Complexity in Finance" by Mantegna and Stanley and seeks further recommendations. It is noted that introductory literature on the subject is scarce, primarily consisting of research papers rather than textbooks. The conversation highlights the limited application of Econophysics by physicists in financial markets, suggesting a disconnect between theoretical models and practical use. Additionally, two thought-provoking questions are raised: the potential to model economic crises as first-order phase transitions and the impact of financial models on economic behavior. Links to various research papers in quantitative finance are shared for further exploration.
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Just considering writing a masters thesis on Econophysics. Currently reading the book "An Introduction to Econophysics: Correlations and Complexity in Finance" by Mantegna and Stanley. Could you recommend me some introductory literature on the subject, not just on econophysics, but econometrics would be welcome too. Thanks.
 
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Just considering writing a masters thesis on Econophysics. Currently reading the book "An Introduction to Econophysics: Correlations and Complexity in Finance" by Mantegna and Stanley. Could you recommend me some introductory literature on the subject, not just on econophysics, but econometrics would be welcome too. Thanks.

I don't think that there is very much in the way of intro literature to the field. It's all research papers.

One thing that you might find interesting is how little econophysics is used by physicists working in Wall Street.
 
Here's a link to a lot of papers in quantitative finance

http://arxiv.org/archive/q-fin

Also take a look at

http://cob.jmu.edu/.../Debating%20the%20Role%20of%20Econophysics.doc

http://www.debunking-economics.com/Papers/Econophysics/GallegattiKeenLuxOrmerod2006WorryingTrendsInEconophysics_PhysicaA370pp1-6.pdf

Two questions that I've been thinking about are:

1) it is possible to model the economic meltdown as a first order phase transition and thereby calculate the amount of required capital that is needed for a stable financial system, and

2) in finance you have a situation in which models can change the economy. How can this be modeled.
 
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