Taleb delivers a groundbreaking look at the role played by the unexpected in life and history, and a fascinating examination of why we know less than we think we do--and what to do about it.
Set against the backdrop of the most conspicuous forum in which luck is mistaken for skillQthe world of tradingQ"Fooled by Randomness" is a captivating insight into one of the least understood factors in life. Written in an entertaining and narrative style, this instant classic has been selected by Amazon.com and the "Financial Times" as one of ...
Dynamic Hedging is the definitive source on derivatives risk. It provides a real-world methodology for managing portfolios containing any nonlinear security. It presents risks from the vantage point of the option market maker and arbitrage operator. The only book about derivatives risk written by an experienced trader with theoretical training, it ...
'I'm thrilled by the appearance of Jim Gatheral's new book "The Volatility Surface". The literature on stochastic volatility is vast, but difficult to penetrate and use. Gatheral's book, by contrast, is accessible and practical. It successfully charts a middle ground between specific examples and general models - achieving remarkable clarity ...
Seleccionado por Amazon.com y The Financial Times como uno de los mejores libros de negocios del ano, Existe la suerte? Enganados por el Azar es un clasico inmediato. Su exclusividad le ha atraido una enorme atencion, desde The New Yorker hasta el Pentagono. Ya ha sido publicado en 14 idiomas, y esta nueva edicion se ha ampliado con mas de 80 ...
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