About the Author
Allison Schrager
ISBN 9780593086728
Rs. 1,120
Crown
An Economist Walks into a Brothel
Who it's for: Readers interested in practical risk management and decision-making
Allison Schrager, an economist and award-winning journalist, explores how individuals navigate risk in daily life and careers. This book distills five practical principles for measuring and managing risk, drawing insights from diverse real-world examples of high-stakes situations.Why You Should Read? Learn five actionable principles for evaluating and managing risk effectively. Discover how diverse professionals, from poker players to war generals, approach high-stakes decisions. Enhance your ability to assess and mitigate risks in both personal and professional contexts. Gain a practical framework to maximize potential upsides and minimize downsides in any situation.
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- Five actionable principles for evaluating and managing risk
- Insights from poker players, war generals, and other professionals
- Real-world examples of high-stakes decision-making
- Framework to maximize upsides and minimize downsides
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What is this book about?
It explores how individuals navigate risk in daily life and careers, distilling five practical principles for measuring and managing risk.
Who is the author?
Allison Schrager, an economist and award-winning journalist.
What kind of examples are used?
Diverse real-world examples of high-stakes situations, including poker players and war generals.
What will I learn from this book?
You'll learn five actionable principles for evaluating and managing risk, and how to apply them in personal and professional contexts.