1) Book Review Paper
Objective: To give you a more detailed flavor of a particular investment philosophy/style, of an area of investments, or of a historical period from an investment perspective. You will be expected to give a 5-minute oral review in class. Preclear the book with me so that we can minimize duplication. If you have reviewed a book for me in a previous class, you must review a different book. The paper should be 5 to 10 pages long and include:
1) a descriiption and analysis of what the book covers,
2) how the author’s process and recommendation compare to academic theories like the efficient market hypothesis or capital asset pricing model,
3Discuss on your views on the strengths and weaknesses of the book (feel free to disagree with much of the book as one of the goals of the course is to have you understand that the investment world is constantly changing and there is no “right” or “wrong.”)
4) a summary including whether this would be a good book for your fellow students to read.