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Chaos Kings: How Wall Street Traders Make Billions In The New Age Of Crisis,Used
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Written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating and closely observed chronicle of the stormchasing edgelords of finance and the critics with whom they clash (The New York Times)the billiondollar traders and crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls.Theres no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, cyberattacks, political radicalizationvirtually, everywhere we look there is mayhem bearing down on us, putting trillions of assets at risk.And at least two factions have formed around how to respond. In Chaos Kings, Scott Patterson depicts how one faction, led by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, bestselling author of The Black Swan, believes humans can never see the big disaster coming. In their view, extreme eventssocalled Black Swanswhile inevitable, will always catch us by surprise. In 2007, Talebs longtime collaborator, Mark Spitznagel, launched the Universa hedge fund, which would go on to make billions protecting investors against unforeseen chaos in the market.A second faction, which relies on complex formulas, believes looming chaos can be detected. Chief among these risk prognosticators is Didier Sornette, a colorful French mathematician who enjoys riding his motorcycle at speeds in excess of 170 miles per hour. When Sornette looks out from what he calls his Financial Crisis Observatory in Zurich, Switzerland, what he sees are Dragon Kingspunishing events that are unlikely to occur but have probabilities that can be predictedand defended against.Which faction is right? All of our financial futures may depend on the answer. Detailed yet accessible, this will appeal to fans of Michael Lewiss The Big Short (Publishers Weekly).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Chaos Kings'? A: 'Chaos Kings' explores the contrasting strategies of Wall Street traders in response to extreme events, highlighting the divide between those who believe in the unpredictability of crises and those who think they can be forecasted.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chaos Kings'? A: The book is authored by Scott Patterson, a veteran reporter for the Wall Street Journal.
- Q: When was 'Chaos Kings' published? A: 'Chaos Kings' was published on June 6, 2023.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Chaos Kings' have? A: 'Chaos Kings' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Chaos Kings'? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Chaos Kings' is brand new, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is 'Chaos Kings' suitable for readers interested in economics? A: Yes, 'Chaos Kings' falls under the economics category and is designed for readers interested in finance and market dynamics.
- Q: What insights does 'Chaos Kings' provide about market crises? A: 'Chaos Kings' offers insights into different perspectives on market crises, detailing how traders and mathematicians approach risk and uncertainty.
- Q: Does 'Chaos Kings' appeal to fans of other financial literature? A: Yes, readers who enjoyed 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis may find 'Chaos Kings' appealing due to its detailed yet accessible narrative on finance.
- Q: Can I expect a narrative style in 'Chaos Kings'? A: Yes, the book is characterized by a narrative style that combines storytelling with in-depth analysis, making complex financial concepts more relatable.