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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 4
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Why Downside Beta Is Better: An Educational Example
Chong, James T.; Jennings, William P.; Phillips, G. Michael
American Journal of Business Education, v6 n3 p371-374 2013
An educational example is presented that is an effective teaching illustration to help students understand the difference between traditional CAPM beta and downside (or down-market) beta and why downside beta is a superior measure for use in personal financial planning investment policy statements.
Descriptors: Investment, Business Administration Education, Business Skills, Demonstrations (Educational), Money Management, Financial Policy, Simulation, Teaching Methods, Intermode Differences, Instructional Effectiveness
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