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Markowitz

American  
[mahr-kuh-wits] / ˈmɑr kə wɪts /

noun

  1. Harry M. 1927–2023, U.S. economist who introduced modern portfolio theory: Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1990.


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As of three weeks ago, Nick seemed to be doing well, said Markowitz, who stayed with the Reiners during a visit to Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Barry Markowitz, the movie’s cinematographer, said his work on the film kicked off a decade of friendship with the Reiners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

When a “frothy market” feels chaotic and risky and makes you anxious, Markowitz told us what to do: diversify.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Gamble’s announcement follows that of Markowitz, who ran for Fullerton City Council and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for falsifying nomination paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

How I found out about this is that Maya Markowitz told me that the reason she won’t play Four Square with us at recess is that she doesn’t want to catch the Plague.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio