From the genius card counter who inspired the hit film 21 and the worldwide bestseller, Bringing down the House, this intriguing book reveals the mathematical secrets behind Jeff Ma's success and how to use his techniques to hit the jackpot in business. JEFFRET MAwas a member of the MIT blackjack team, which utilized sophisticated card-counting strategies to beat casinos at blackjack worldwide in the mid-1990s, and was the basis for the main character of the book Bringing Down the House and the film 21. He has been the technology lead for two internet startups and was an options trader on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. He co-founded PROTRADE, a sports stock market website, and consults for professional sports teams including the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Francisco 49ers. He lives in San Francisco, USA. INDICE: The Religion of Statistics - Why the Past Matters - Confirmation Bias - Asking Questions - Pragmatism vs. Idealism - Psuedo Statistics - It's All in the Plan - Making the Hard Decision - Aligning Goals - Why People Hate Math - There is No Intuition - The Holistic Approach
- ISBN: 978-0-230-12063-1
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 16/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés