The Fama Portfolio: Selected Papers of Eugene F. Fama
The Fama Portfolio collects selected papers by Eugene F. Fama on financial economics, including work on efficient capital markets, asset prices, risk and active management. Editor introductions and commentary provide context for readers exploring how these papers influenced later scholarship.
At a glance
- Brings together Fama's influential papers in finance and economics, including his work on efficient capital markets.
- Covers questions about how information affects asset prices, the relationship between risk and returns, and active investment management.
- Includes introductions and commentary by editors John H. Cochrane and Tobias Moskowitz and by Fama's colleagues.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a broad selection of Fama's research in one digital volume.
- Editorial commentary offers context on the ideas and their influence on later financial economics.
- Kindle details list screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Cons
- The listed 1,091-page length makes this a substantial academic collection rather than a short overview.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 7, 2017 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 1091 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0226426983 |
| File size | 46.6 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying financial economics, asset pricing or efficient capital markets.
- Students and researchers seeking Fama's original papers alongside editorial context.
- Finance practitioners interested in foundational academic work on risk and active management.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a brief, introductory personal-investing guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does The Fama Portfolio cover?
The collection addresses topics including efficient capital markets, how information is reflected in asset prices, risk and returns, and active investment management.
Does the book include editorial commentary?
Yes. The listing says it includes introductions and commentary by editors John H. Cochrane and Tobias Moskowitz, as well as Fama's colleagues.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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