Why Is Brownian Motion the Foundation for Modern Derivatives Pricing

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Essay

Why is Brownian motion the foundation for modern derivatives pricing models? Attempt to elicit responses that understand the shortcomings of using this motion for just asset pricing and the advantages in risk measurement.

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