The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business

by William L. Silber

Book Overview

Following books by Malcolm Gladwell and Dan Ariely, noted economics professor William L. Silber explores the Hail Mary effect, from its origins in sports to its applications to history, nature, politics, and business.

A quarterback like Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers gambles with a Hail Mary pass at the end of a football game when he has nothing to lose -- the risky throw might turn defeat into victory, or end in a meaningless...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063011522
• ISBN13: 9780063011526
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"