The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
From the critically acclaimed author of Fooled by Randomness, a book about the impact of improbable events on every aspect of life.
Business & EconomicsBusiness & Economics · high confidenceBusiness & Economics81 signalsLlm Classifier: Business & Economics -> Business & EconomicsOpen Library: Business -> Business & EconomicsAward Category: FT Business Book of the Year -> Business & EconomicsBlack History & CultureBusiness, Capitalism & Corporations
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Business Book of the YearMajor | 2007 | Shortlist | Secondary source |
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