The Aggressive Conservative Investor.

WHITMAN, Martin J. and Martin Shubik [Kenneth Arrow].

Item Number: 140888

New York: Random House, 1979.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by both authors to Nobel Prize-winning economist Kenneth Arrow on the title page, “To Kenneth Best Wishes Martin J. Whitman” and on the front free endpaper, “For Kenneth With Regards Martin Shubik.” Kenneth Arrow was a major figure in post-World War II neo-classical economic theory. His most significant works are his contributions to social choice theory, notably “Arrow’s impossibility theorem”, and his work on general equilibrium analysis. He has also provided foundational work in many other areas of economics, including endogenous growth theory and the economics of information. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 1972. From the library of Kenneth Arrow. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by The Artworks. An exceptional association.

"The Aggressive Conservative Investor will never go out of date. Regulation, disclosure, and other things may change, but the general approach and mindset to successful investing are timeless. Read this book and you will learn the rudiments of 'safe and cheap' investing. An essential read for every amateur and professional investor" (Stan Garstka).