The Misbehavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Risk, Ruin & Reward
 

The (Mis) Behavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Risk, Ruin And Reward

by Benoit B. Mandelbrot, Richard L. Hudson

Mathematical superstar and inventor of fractal geometry, Benoit Mandelbrot, has spent the past forty years studying the underlying mathematics of space and natural patterns. What many of his followers don't realize is that he has also been watching patterns of market change. In The (Mis)Behavior of Markets, Mandelbrot joins with science journalist and former Wall Street Journal editor... (read more)

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The first half of this book is great, the 2nd half gets really technical and delves into fractals. Outstanding book nonetheless.

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