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“Many of us economists who believe in efficiency do so because we view markets as amazingly successful devices for reflecting new information rapidly and, for the most part, accurately.”

Quote by Burton Malkiel

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Burton Malkiel is a renowned economist, born on August 28, 1932. He has made significant contributions to the field of financial economics, particularly in the areas of asset pricing and portfolio theory. Professor Malkiel is a faculty member at Princeton University, where he is known for his exceptional research and teaching. more

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