Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-by-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart
Author: Ian Ayres
Why would a casino try and stop you from losing? How can a mathematical formula find your future spouse? Would you know if a statistical analysis blackballed you from a job you wanted? Today, number crunching affects your life in ways you might never imagine. In this lively and groundbreaking new book, economist Ian Ayres shows how today’s best and brightest organizations….Read More
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