Emanuel Derman Books

Emanuel Derman is a distinguished thinker who bridges a deep understanding of finance with insights into the human condition. His writing is characterized by sharp intellect and a clear, incisive style that illuminates the complexities of quantitative analysis and broader philosophical questions. Derman explores the interplay of mathematics, science, and human nature within his work. His writings offer readers a unique perspective on the world of finance through the lens of academic inquiry.

My Life as a Quant
304 pages
11 hours of reading
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In My Life as a Quant, Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page, Derman details his adventures in this field—analyzing the incompatible personas of traders and quants, and discussing the dissimilar nature of knowledge in physics and finance. Throughout this tale, he also reflects on the appropriate way to apply the refined methods of physics to the hurly-burly world of markets.

My Life as a Quant