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Learning Curve postings
| How to Use Academic Research 01/11/22 Learning Curve |
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There are thousands of working papers and journal articles regarding investments published every year. How should you use (some of) them? Here are a few examples. |
| Enron: Bad Bets and Surprising Outcomes 12/01/21 Learning Curve |
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It is the twentieth anniversary of one of the greatest falls from grace in corporate history. A brief review of the story, the role of the investment industry, and some unexpected aftereffects. |
| Don’t Forget Books 11/24/21 Learning Curve |
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So much to read, so little time. A few thoughts on the importance of diving into longer works, plus some lists of good books. |
| Lessons From a Hedge Fund Manager 11/03/21 Learning Curve |
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The chief investment officer of the hedge fund firm Marshall Wace provides his “perspectives on fund management,” which serve as a template for the examination of investment beliefs and implementation practices. |
| Education, Sleuthing, Visualization, and More 10/20/21 Learning Curve |
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In the spirit of Letters to a Young Analyst, this posting includes links to items on investment education, analysis, and careers — as well as a sad farewell to a noted industry professional. |