Investments

by William F. Sharpe

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This book provides a solid theoretical framework around which to build practical knowledge of securities and securities markets. It offers a balanced presentation of theory and practice and it explains to students the essentials of prominent investment concepts. Just as importantly, it explains how those concepts are applied by professional investors. Further, the book reviews a wide range of empirical studies that connect the academic to the practitioner. Numerous examples enhance students' show more understanding of important ideas. show less

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William F. Sharpe, winner of the 1990 Nobel Prize in economics, is STANCO 25 Professor of Finance, Emeritus, at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He is the author or coauthor of six books, including Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets, Asset Allocation Tools, and Fundamentals of Investments

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Genres
Business, Nonfiction, Economics, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
332.6Society, government, & cultureEconomicsBanking & MoneyInvesting
LCC
HG4521 .S48Social sciencesFinanceFinanceInvestment, capital formation, speculation
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English, Russian
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Paper
ISBNs
19
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