Edward O. Thorp
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Edward Oakley Thorp is an American mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack researcher. He pioneered the modern applications of probability theory, including the harnessing of very small correlations for reliable financial gain.
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David CoxAlso won Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
George E. P. BoxAlso won Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Sewall WrightAlso won Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
I. J. GoodAlso won Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Alfred J. LotkaAlso won Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical StatisticsAbout this person
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United StatesCategory
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
living
Dates
Born 1932 · age 94
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