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    Models for Investors in Real World Markets
    Models for Investors in Real World Markets
    Models for Investors in Real World Markets
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    Models for Investors in Real World Markets

    By James R. Thompson, Edward E. Williams and M. Chapman Findlay, III

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    * Considers neoclassical models in light of results that can go wrong with them to bring about better models.
    * Questions the assumption that markets clear quickly.
    * Offers a timely examination of the LTCM collapse.
    * Written by a group of well-respected and highly qualified authors.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley-Interscience
    Release dateSep 25, 2009
    ISBN9780470317938
    Models for Investors in Real World Markets
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    James R. Thompson

    James R. Thompson has spent more than three decades selling to a broad variety of clients including Fortune 1,000 companies, unions, cities, States, the Federal Government, insurances companies, the military and anyone that would buy an ice cream cone. He currently lives in a high mountain resort in Utah where he skis, trains horses, motorcycles, offers consulting services, sales training and writes. “Learn to Sell and Stay Employed in Any Economy” is his third book. Other Books by James R. Thompson A View From Within an Elephant’s Ear, Two Minute Stories of Observation, Reflection, Inspiration and Humor, Granite Publishing 1997 Mormon Cowboy, Real Cowboy Stories! Filled with humor, wisdom, adventure, and western lore! iUniverse Publishing 2004

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