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Document Details : Title: Modern Portfolio Theory Subtitle: Some Main Results Author(s): MÜLLER, Heinz H. Journal: ASTIN Bulletin Volume: 18 Issue: 2 Date: November 1988 Pages: 127-145 DOI: 10.2143/AST.18.2.2014947 Abstract : This article summarizes some main results in modern portfolio theory. First, the Markowitz approach is presented. Then the capital asset pricing model is derived and its empirical testability is discussed. Afterwards Neumann-Morgenstern utility theory is applied to the portfolio problem. Finally, it is shown how optimal risk allocation in an economy may lead to portfolio insurance. |
