Most actuaries learn programming on the job. They are interested in solving particular problems such as reserve calculations or pricing. APL is ideal for this and thus it is still in use in some insurance companies. I think you could find a lot of literature about APL and Actuarial calculations that can be adapted to using J.
Donna Y [email protected] > On Jul 21, 2019, at 7:52 PM, William Szuch <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am trying to introduce J to financial and actuarial students in Australian > universities. > > Any suggestion most welcome. > > > > I have been told that this is an uphill battle as Python and R dominate the > landscape. > > > > Also there is a strong focus on data analytics in the actuarial programs and > work focus. > > > > > > Bill Szuch > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
