Application of theoretical models to financial innovation

Treball de Fi de Grau en Estudis Internacionals d'Economia i Empresa. Curs 2012-2013Tutor: Pelegrí Viader CanalsThe present paper is aimed at providing a general strategic overview of the existing theoretical models that have applications in the field of financial innovation. Whereas most financial/ndevelopments have relied upon traditional economic tools, a new stream of research is defining a novel paradigm in which mathematical models from diverse scientific disciplines are being applied to conceptualize and explain economic and financial behavior. Indeed, terms such as ‘econophysics’ or ‘quantum finance’ have recently appeared to embrace efforts in this direction. As a first contact with such research, the project will present a brief description of some of the main theoretical models that have applications in finance and economics, and will try to present, if possible, potential new applications to particular areas in financial analysis, or new applicable models. As a result, emphasis/nwill be put on the implications of this research for the financial sector and its future dynamics