Robert Haugen is a professor emeritus of finance at the University of California, Riverside. He is the author of several books and articles on investment theory, portfolio management, market efficiency, and asset pricing. One of his most influential books is Modern Investment Theory, which was first published in 1986 and has been revised several times since then.
Modern Investment Theory is a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the principles and applications of modern finance. It covers topics such as securities and markets, statistical concepts, portfolio optimization, index models, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory, portfolio performance measurement, interest rates and bond valuation, option pricing, futures and forward contracts, taxes and investment strategy, stock valuation, market efficiency, and more. The book uses mathematical models and empirical evidence to explain and evaluate various theories and practices of investing.
The book is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of finance, as well as practitioners and researchers who want to deepen their understanding of the field. The book assumes some familiarity with calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. The book also provides numerous examples, exercises, and problems to help readers apply the concepts and techniques to real-world situations.
Modern Investment Theory is widely regarded as one of the best textbooks on finance. It has been praised for its clarity, rigor, relevance, and breadth of coverage. It has also been adopted by many universities and institutions around the world as a standard reference for teaching and learning finance.
If you are interested in reading Modern Investment Theory, you can find a PDF version of the book online at [Archive.org] or [Open Library]. You can also purchase a hardcover or paperback edition of the book from various online or offline retailers.
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