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Craig Mackinlay

A. Craig MacKinlay, PhD

Joseph P. Wargrove Professor of Finance, The Wharton School

Research Interests:Asset pricing models, behavior of futures prices, econometric modeling, stock market behavior

About A. Craig

A former member of the Board of Directors of the American Finance Association and the NASD Economic Advisory Board, Craig has research interests that include empirical implementation and validation of asset pricing models, measuring investment performance, pricing of futures contracts, microstructure of financial markets, assessment of credit risk, and statistical methods in finance. In addition to teaching, he is also a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. Craig is the co-author of two books, the Econometrics of Financial Markets and A Non-Random Walk Down Wall Street.

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Executive Education Programs Taught

Family Wealth Management: Advanced Financial Strategies

A historic intergenerational wealth transfer of $84 trillion is underway. This period presents a unique opportunity for wealth advisors to enhance services for family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients. This program offers advanced strategies to manage financial assets while addressing diverse family needs, empowering advisors to capitalize on a growing market.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: Investment Courses

Investment Management Courses, a joint venture between Wharton and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, will help you improve your investment management.

Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management

Develop investment portfolios that generate the highest return for your level of investment risk. This program provides a solid foundation for building optimal portfolios and effective tools for making better investments.

Private Wealth Management

Experience the rigorous Wharton wealth management curriculum in a confidential setting with other affluent families. High net-worth investors from more than 50 countries have attended this five-day program offered in conjunction with the Institute for Private Investors (IPI) since 1999.

Wharton Family Office Program: Balancing Family Harmony and Financial Prosperity

In a dynamic financial era, ultra-high-net-worth families must create enduring legacies. Establishing or joining a family office helps preserve and grow wealth while maintaining harmony. Wharton Family Office Program empowers families and advisors with critical knowledge on forming, operating, and managing family offices.