The Black Swan : The Impact of the Highly Improbable

The Black Swan : The Impact of the Highly Improbable

(Autor) Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Formato: Paperback
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From the critically acclaimed author of Fooled by Randomness, a book about the impact of improbable events on every aspect of life.

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Editorial:
Penguin UK
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
520
ISBN:
9780141034591
Año de publicación:
2008
Fecha publicación:
28 de Febrero de 2008

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American author, statistician, and former trader. He is best known for his works on randomness, probability, and uncertainty, particularly his book "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable." Taleb's writing style is characterized by its engaging and accessible approach to complex ideas, blending academic rigor with real-world examples. His contributions to literature include challenging conventional wisdom and promoting a skeptical approach to forecasting and risk assessment. Taleb's work has had a significant impact on the fields of economics, finance, and philosophy, sparking important debates about the nature of randomness and the limitations of human knowledge.

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