In the Early Stages of Development, What Was the Field

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Essay

In the early stages of development, what was the field of consumer behaviour known as? What important understanding of the exchange process does this change in name reflect?

Understand the concept of time-weighted returns and how to calculate them.

Comprehend various performance evaluation measures (Sharpe, Treynor, Jensen's alpha, M2, and information ratio) and how they are calculated.

Appreciate the importance of risk-free returns in assessing investment performance.

Understand the concept of geometric average return and its calculation.

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Definitions:

HPA-axis

Refers to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands that regulate stress responses.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, marked by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes psychological, physical, emotional, or spiritual harm, leading the individual to experience extreme stress, fear, or distress.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its symptoms and diagnostic tests.