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.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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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 |
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