Learn the contributions of Louis Bachelier, Ed Thorpe, and the groundbreaking work of Fischer Black, Myron Scholes, and Robert Merton in developing mathematical models for pricing options. Plus, explore the significance of the Black-Scholes/Merton equation in revolutionizing the options market.
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