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“I don't think the Federal Reserve has any role in how high rates are right now. I don't understand why everyone is paying attention to this tapering. The Fed is using one kind of bond to buy another kind of bond. What's the big deal, and why is anyone taking the Fed seriously?”

Quote by Eugene Fama

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Eugene Fama, born on February 14, 1939, is an esteemed economist whose research has had a profound impact on the field of finance. He is best known for his work on the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), which emphasizes the information efficiency of markets, and for developing the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) with Kenneth French and James MacKinlay. Fama's research has significantly influenced investment portfolio management and financial decision-making. more

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