Published Mar 12, 2012
Emanuel Derman on Theories, Models, and Science
Emanuel Derman delves into the intricacies of financial models, comparing their limitations to scientific theories, while exploring the ethical dynamics of corporate bailouts and the oversight role of regulatory bodies. The episode also uncovers his career shift from physics to finance, emphasizing the fusion of intuition and creativity in both disciplines.
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