The Quants: How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It
Scott Patterson traces the rise of the mathematical innovators who changed Wall Street. The Quants explores how quantitative methods transformed finance, creating new opportunities while introducing risks that helped push the financial system toward the brink of collapse.
About This Book
The Quants examines the rise of a new breed of mathematics specialists on Wall Street.
It explores how advanced mathematical thinking reshaped financial markets and investment practices.
The book also considers the consequences of this transformation, including how quantitative methods contributed to the near-destruction of the financial system.
Written by Scott Patterson, it offers a focused look at the people, ideas, and risks behind modern finance.
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