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The Misbehavior of Markets

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What’s it about?

A mathematician reveals why financial markets are far riskier than standard models admit, using fractal geometry to explain crashes, bubbles, and the illusion of control.

You’ll learn

  • Markets follow fractal patterns, not bell curves
  • Extreme events are far more common than models predict
  • Diversification offers less protection than believed
  • True risk cannot be fully measured or tamed