Harry Max Markowitz (August 24, 1927 – June 22, 2023) was an American economist who received the 1989 John von Neumann Theory Prize and the 1990 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

It is not clear that Markowitz (1959) would ever have been written if it were not for Tobin’s invitation. My article on “Portfolio Selection” appeared in 1952. In the 38 years since then, I have worked with many …

The research that earned Markowitz the Nobel Prize involved his “ portfolio theory,” which sought to prove that a diversified, or “optimal,” portfolio—that is, one that mixes assets so as to maximize …

Oct 5, 2025 · In 1952, American economist Harry Markowitz introduced Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), the premise behind a groundbreaking investment strategy that emphasized the structure and …

Jul 11, 2023 · Harry M. Markowitz, PhD, who was a distinguished professor in the School of Business at Baruch College when he won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science in 1990, passed away …

Revered economist and Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz, a former adjunct professor at the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, died on June 22.

Jun 25, 2023 · Harry M. Markowitz, an economist who launched a revolution in finance, upending traditional thinking about buying stocks and earning the Nobel in economic science in 1990 for his …

Harry Markowitz revolutionized the field of finance by introducing the concept of portfolio optimization with his modern Portfolio Theory, providing a mathematical framework for investors to make informed …

Jun 26, 2023 · Harry Markowitz pioneered “modern portfolio theory,” which examines how diversification contributes to a portfolio’s ratio of risk and reward. His work as an economist earned him a Nobel …

Mar 16, 2024 · Harry Markowitz's monumental contributions to modern finance have deeply influenced both academia and practice. His work on portfolio selection and risk management paved the way for …