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By analyzing the small avalanche of white papers, journal articles, books, and other sources of information on alpha-beta separation, the authors provide an objective source of principles, terminology, current practice, and implementation issues on alpha-beta separation for the institutional investment community, particularly pension plan sponsors, foundations, and endowments.

About the Author
Roger G. Clarke is chairman of Analytic Investors and also serves as president of a not-for-profit investment organization. Previously, he served on the faculty of Brigham Young University, where he continues to lecture as a guest professor. Dr. Clarke has authored numerous articles and papers, including two tutorials, for CFA Institute. He has served as a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Portfolio Management and the Financial Analysts Journal. Dr. Clarke received a PhD in finance and an MS degree in economics from Stanford University, as well as MBA and BA degrees in physics from Brigham Young University.
Harindra de Silva, CFA, is president of Analytic Investors, where he also serves as a portfolio manager, and is responsible for the firm's strategic direction and the ongoing development of investment processes. Prior to joining Analytic Investors, Dr. de Silva was a principal at Analysis Group, Inc., where he was responsible for providing economic research services to institutional investors, including investment managers, large pension funds, and endowments. He has authored many articles and studies on finance-related topics, including stock market anomalies, market volatility, and asset valuation. Dr. de Silva received a PhD in finance from the University of California, Irvine, a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, and an MBA in finance and an MS in economic forecasting from the University of Rochester.
Steven Thorley, CFA, is the H. Taylor Peery Professor and Finance Department Chair at the Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University. Professor Thorley also acts in a consulting capacity for Analytic Investors, where he previously served as the interim research director. He is a member of the investment committees of Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators, Intermountain Healthcare, and the Utah Athletic Foundation. He is the author of numerous papers in academic and professional finance journals and holds several awards for outstanding research and teaching. Professor Thorley received a PhD in financial economics from the University of Washington and an MBA and a BS in mathematics from Brigham Young University.

Product Details Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Research Foundation of CFA Institute; 1 edition (March 24, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1934667250 ISBN-13: 978-1934667255 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: No customer reviews yet. Be the first. Amazon.com Sales Rank: #654,506 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)