The black swan

Contributor(s):

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas [Author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Economics / PhilosophyPublication details: Penguin, 2010Edition: 2ª edDescription: xxxiii + 444 p. ; 20 cmISBN:

9780141034591

Subject(s):

Summary: Examines the role of the unexpected, discussing why improbable events are not anticipated or understood properly, and how humans rationalize the black swan phenomenon to make it appear less random.

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Recommended bibliography book	TBS Barcelona	Q375 TAL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan	B03919
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Examines the role of the unexpected, discussing why improbable events are not anticipated or understood properly, and how humans rationalize the black swan phenomenon to make it appear less random.