"As an economics undergraduate, I also worked on a part-time basis in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a company that was advising customers about portfolio decisions, writing reports"
- Merton Miller
About this Quote
Merton Miller's quote speaks to his experience as an economics undergraduate. He was working part-time in Cambridge, Massachusetts for a business that was providing suggestions to customers about their portfolio decisions. This likely involved investigating the markets and supplying analysis and suggestions to clients. Miller was also accountable for writing reports, which likely included summaries of the research and analysis he had conducted. This experience most likely provided Miller with a strong structure in economics and financial markets, which he had the ability to build on throughout his career. Miller's quote is a testimony to the significance of getting useful experience in one's field of study, as it can supply invaluable insight and understanding.
This quote is written / told by Merton Miller between May 16, 1923 and June 3, 2000. He/she was a famous Economist from USA.
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