Professor Dr. William Goetzmann
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Biography
William N. Goetzmann is the Edwin J. Beinecke Professor at Yale School of Management, where he serves as Faculty Director of the International Center for Finance and the Asset Management Curriculum of the M.B.A. Executives Program. His research encompasses a diverse range of topics within investment management, emphasizing stock market predictability, hedge fund survival, and performance measurement. Currently, he focuses on alternative investing, behavioral finance, and the art market. Goetzmann is a noted author, having co-written several influential books including 'Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis', 'Origins of Value', and 'Money Changes Everything: Finance Made Civilization Possible'. Additionally, he teaches various courses related to portfolio management, alternative investments, and financial history. His academic contributions and leadership roles in finance have earned him numerous accolades, reflecting his significant impact on the field.
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Awards
Behavioral Research Commendation Award
Paper Award
James R. Vertin Award
Jack Treynor Prize
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Doctorate Program
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Specialization Notes
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.