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The (Mis)Behaviour of Markets: A Fractal View of Risk, Ruin and Reward

This book delves into the complex nature of financial markets, using fractal geometry to analyze patterns of risk and reward. It investigates how these patterns can lead to both success and failure in the world of finance. more

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Benoit Mandelbrot
Benoit Mandelbrot

Benoit Mandelbrot, born on November 20, 1924, and died on October 14, 2010, was a renowned mathematician. He made groundbreaking contributions to fractal geometry, proposing the theory of fractals, which has been widely applied in various fields such as physics, biology, and economics. more

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