In this cogently and elegantly argued analysis of why human beings persist in engaging in behavior that defies time-honored economic theory, Ormerod also explains why governments and industries throughout the world must completely reconfigure their traditional methods of economic forecasting if they are to succeed and prosper in an increasingly complicated global marketplace.
| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Living at the Edge of Chaos | p. 1 |
| Dedicated Followers of Fashion | p. 11 |
| To Catch a Thief | p. 28 |
| Family Values | p. 47 |
| 'Use the Maths, Then Burn It' | p. 59 |
| The Illusion of Control | p. 75 |
| A Quantitative Quagmire | p. 91 |
| Ups and Downs | p. 103 |
| Through a Glass Darkly | p. 121 |
| The Wealth of Nations | p. 142 |
| To Have and Have Not | p. 152 |
| Great Oaks from Little Acorns | p. 166 |
| Conclusion: Less Can Be More | p. 182 |
| Appendix One | p. 193 |
| Appendix Two | p. 198 |
| Appendix Three | p. 200 |
| Bibliography | p. 201 |
| Index | p. 205 |
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ISBN: 9780465053568
ISBN-10: 0465053564
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 240
Published: 25th January 2001
Dimensions (cm): 20.295 x 13.335
x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.254