Risk-Return Analysis: The Theory and Practice of Rational Investing (Volume One)
HARRY M. MARKOWITZis a Nobel Laureate and the father of Modern Portfolio Theory. Named "Man of the Century" by Pensions & Investments magazine, he is a recipient of the prestigious John von Neumann Theory Prize for his work in portfolio theory, sparse matrix techniques, and the SIMSCRIPT programming language.KENNETH A. BLAYserves as the Director of Research for 1st Global. He leads asset allocation research and policy recommendations for the firm's investment management platform. He has played an instrumental role in the development of 1st Global's efforts in portfolio management, investment due diligence, capital markets analysis, and the establishment of the Investment Management Research Group, which today oversees the firm's portfolio management research. Kenneth has worked extensively with Dr. Harry Markowitz on portfolio analysis, risk management, and various research initiatives including tax-cognizant asset allocation.