The Art of Decision-Making

Suppose you had the chance to invest in a venture that succeeds half the time. When you fail you lose your in­ vestment; when you succeed you make a profit of$1.60 for every $1.00 you invest. The odds are 8 to 5 in your favor and you should do well-casinos and insurance companies thrive under less f...

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Main Author: Davis, Morton
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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