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Michael Mauboussin - Pattern Recognition and Public Markets (EP.370)

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Expertise in Investment Predictions

This chapter explores the intricate role of expertise in predicting outcomes within complex systems like financial markets. It contrasts the effectiveness of expert insights in stable environments against their limitations in unpredictable contexts, emphasizing the value of quantitative and qualitative decision aids. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding historical performance and cognitive biases in refining investment strategies and decision-making.

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