A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market

Mr. Paulos, who teaches mathematics at Temple, has a knack for making technical concepts clear and entertaining -- Wall Street Journal, July 16, 2003Paulos is a genius at translating the arcane .... This book should be required reading for anyone opening a brokerage account. -- Washington Post, June 22, 2003Paulos makes the process rewarding for those who want a better understanding of how the market works -- Kansas City Star, August 17, 2003Throughout this wide-ranging survey, the writing is spirited, funny and clear. -- New York Observer, June 6, 2003Yes, there are many percentage signs in this book ... But Paulos' humor and clarity will see you through. -- USA Today, June 15, 2003a double-chocolate nougat of a book — a rich, densely packed delight. It is also rueful, funny and disarmingly personal -- Los Angeles Times, July 30, 2003there is a certain pleasure to be had in reading that mathematical genius need be no barrier to financial comeuppance -- The Independent (London), July 26, 2003