Could a mathematical model predict the demise of a business?

Many gamblers claim to have a "system", whether they're shooting craps, backing horses, or punting on the stock market. Now, researchers in Taiwan have devised an approach to spotting when a company is likely to fail based on the principles of natural selection. They report details of their system in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Electronic Finance.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news124715516.html">Could a mathematical model predict the demise of a business?</a></p> <p>Many gamblers claim to have a "system", whether they're shooting craps, backing horses, or punting on the stock market. Now, researchers in Taiwan have devised an approach to spotting when a company is likely to fail based on the principles of natural selection. They report details of their system in a forthcoming issue of the <i>International Journal of Electronic Finance</i>.</p>