The Economist: What Sparks an Investing Revolution?
The Economist recently explored how financial theories from the University of Chicago in the 1960s revolutionized investing, shaping modern markets and transforming the investment landscape. The article includes stories featured in Tune Out the Noise, a documentary by Academy Award-winner Errol Morris, and highlights the role chance played in the financial revolution that laid the foundation for passive investing, index funds, and systematic investing strategies.
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