The quants : how a small band of math wizards took over Wall St. and nearly destroyed it

The quants : how a small band of math wizards took over Wall St. and nearly destroyed it / Scott Patterson.

Author/creator	Patterson, Scott, 1969-
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	New York : Crown, ©2010.
Description	x, 337 pages ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Quantitative analysts--United States. Investment advisors--United States. Stockbrokers--United States. Investments--Mathematical models --History. Finance--United States.

Contents	All in -- The Godfather: Ed Thorp -- Beat the market -- The volatility smile -- Four of a kind -- The Wolf -- The money grid -- Living the dream -- "I keep my fingers crossed for the future" -- The August factor -- The doomsday clock -- A flaw -- The devil's work -- Dark pools.
Abstract	A gripping narrative of brilliance and hubris, "The Quants" follows the rise of 1950s-era math geniuses let loose on Wall Street--who then set in motion ever widening market catastrophes.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-321) and index.
LCCN	2009028511
ISBN	9780307453372
ISBN	0307453375
ISBN	9781847940582
ISBN	1847940587

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	HG4928.5 .P38 2010	✔ Available	Place Hold