The quants how a new breed of math whizzes conquered Wall Street and nearly destroyed it
A gripping narrative of brilliance and hubris, "The Quants" follows the rise of 1950s-era math geniuses let loose on Wall Street--who then set in motion ever widening market catastrophes.
| Main Author: | Patterson, Scott, 1969- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Crown Business,
c2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: |
A gripping narrative of brilliance and hubris, "The Quants" follows the rise of 1950s-era math geniuses let loose on Wall Street--who then set in motion ever widening market catastrophes. |
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| Physical Description: |
x, 337 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
0307453375 9780307453372 |
| Author Notes: |
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