Preface
This book aims to provide a broad introduction to computational aspects of actuarial science in the R environment. We assume that the reader is either learning or is familiar with actuarial science. It can be seen as a companion to standard textbooks on actuarial science. This book is intended for various audiences: students, researchers, and actuaries.
As explained in Kendrick et al. (2006) (discussing the importance of computational economics):
Our thesis is that computational economics offers a way to improve this situation and to bring new life into the teaching of economics in col leges and universities [...] computational economics provides an opportunity for some students to move away from too much use of the lecture-exam paradigm ...
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