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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Epstein, Richard A., 1927-
The theory of gambling and statistical logic / Richard A. Epstein. — 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-12-374940-6 (hardcover: alk. paper) 1. Games of chance (Mathematics) 2. Statistical decision. I. Title.
QA271.E67 2009
519.297—dc22
2009030082
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