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Fooled by randomness : the hidden role of chance in life and in the markets / Nassim Nicholas Taleb

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

An investigation into the role of luck and probability in decision-making, examining how individuals often mistake chance for skill in business and life. It analyses the impact of human error and randomness within high-risk environments.

Accession 34662 ISBN 9781400067930 Publisher Random House
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