An Economist Walks into a Brothel
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What’s it about?
An economist explores the world's riskiest professions—from Nevada brothels to Wall Street trading floors—to reveal how anyone can master uncertainty and make smarter decisions.
You’ll learn
- Risk is not to be avoided but managed
- Separate decision quality from outcomes
- Diversify to reduce volatility
- Use constraints to protect against impulses