Wait : the art and science of delay / Frank Partnoy.
2012
K487.D3 P37 2012 (Mapit)
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Title
Wait : the art and science of delay / Frank Partnoy.
Edition
First edition.
Imprint
New York : PublicAffairs, [2012]
Description
xii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Hearts and minds
Superfast sports
High-frequency trading, fast and slow
Frontal nudity in fight club
Bad call
A slice too thin
Don't panic
First dates and fighter pilots
When to eat crow
At last, procrastination
Master class
Get off the clock
A lifetime of innovation
Go long.
Superfast sports
High-frequency trading, fast and slow
Frontal nudity in fight club
Bad call
A slice too thin
Don't panic
First dates and fighter pilots
When to eat crow
At last, procrastination
Master class
Get off the clock
A lifetime of innovation
Go long.
Summary
Presents information from scientific studies and interviews with experts in several fields that suggests that delaying responses when making a decision can improve the decision quality, even in situations where time is in short supply.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
K487.D3 P37 2012
Language
English
ISBN
9781610390040 (hardcover)
1610390040 (hardcover)
9781610390057 (e-book)
1610390059 (e-book)
1610390040 (hardcover)
9781610390057 (e-book)
1610390059 (e-book)
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