Explores convex optimization, convex functions, and their properties, including strict convexity and strong convexity, as well as different types of convex functions like linear affine functions and norms.
Covers quantile regression, focusing on linear optimization for predicting outputs and discussing sensitivity to outliers, problem formulation, and practical implementation.
Explores the practical applications and implications of the Capital Asset Pricing Model in finance, including estimating betas and calculating expected returns.