Beating the market: yes, it can be done
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It is not always necessary to take risks in the stock market in order to obtain high returns. The efficient market theory argues that stock prices are not consistent, but follow economic changes. By understanding and forecasting these changes, one can do well in stocks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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How to be a capitalist
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Governments should remain neutral about whether investments in businesses in their countries tend to be based on short-term or long-term goals. Japan and Germany have enjoyed economic success as a result of proprietor capitalism, but punterism also has its benefits.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Catch them young
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Investors can lessen risk by investing in emerging stockmarkets which do not react in unison with the global capital market. If 20% of a portfolio is invested in emerging markets, risk could decrease over five years from 18.3% to 17.5%.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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