Harry Markowitz

Economist and Nobel Prize laureate

Harry Markowitz - Economist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

August 24th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An American economist, contributions focused on portfolio theory and risk management. Developed the Modern Portfolio Theory, providing a framework for constructing efficient investment portfolios. Served as a professor at various institutions, influencing both academic and professional financial markets. Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990 for groundbreaking work in financial economics.

Developed Modern Portfolio Theory

Received the 1990 Nobel Prize in Economics

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