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Author: Zvi Bodie Professor, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus Professor
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Chapter 7, Problem 7CP
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Introduction: Markowitz's portfolio theory, also known as modern portfolio theory, states that the returns can be maximized by effectively managing the portfolio and taking the optimal risk.
To determine: The Markowitz portfolio theory is concerned with.
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