Download This PaperFinancial Innovation and Indices: A Perspective on Financial Innovation
3 Pages Posted: 20 Aug 2005
Abstract
This article is a review of the role and importance of stock indices in encouraging and supporting financial innovations over the last 40 years. The analysis highlights the role of indices, financial engineering, statistical analysis, and the development of modern computing. It is based on an address at a conference on Financial Innovation sponsored by Rutgers University, New York City, November, 2004.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Blitzer, David M., Financial Innovation and Indices: A Perspective on Financial Innovation. Journal of Applied Finance, Vol. 15, No. 1, Spring/Summer 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=780724
Do you have a job opening that you would like to promote on SSRN?
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.