Patterns in the dark
Edgar E. Peters
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Patterns in the dark
Published
1999
Publisher
Wiley
Pages
222
ISBN-10
047123947X
Description
Patterns in the Dark offers an entirely new perspective on an issue of ongoing concern to investors: the unpredictability of financial markets. In this work, leading investment strategist and authority of chaos theory Edgar Peters makes accessible ways of understanding market behavior that - until now - were known only to specialists. Peters explains how processes with a large number of independent agents, such as free markets, can spontaneously organize themselves into a coherent system. He draws on the work of the Austrian school of economics and complexity theory to show how free markets are by their nature continually evolving complex systems that require uncertainty to operate successfully. Peters illuminates the complex operation of the marketplace by including keen observations drawn from science, mathematics, and artistic creation as well as economics. His models include the social vision of the Austrian economists, Darwinian ideas of evolution, the laws of physics, and the creative risks of the artist. His meditations on financial markets weigh the effects of limitations vs. rules, risk vs. uncertainty, and order vs. chaos.
Subjects
The Economic Consequences of the Peace (Twentieth-Century Classics)
The Shock Doctrine
Development as Freedom
Capitalism and freedom
Free to choose
Profit over People
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Patterns in the dark?
This edition of Patterns in the dark has approximately 222 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Patterns in the dark?
For most readers, Patterns in the dark typically takes between 4h 38m and 3h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Patterns in the dark?
The estimated word count for Patterns in the dark is approximately 55,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Patterns in the dark?
Patterns in the dark was written by Edgar E. Peters.
When was Patterns in the dark published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.