Mission
The purpose of the association is to:
- Act as a mutual association of persons with an interest in finance
- Improve the public understanding of financial problems
- Provide for the exchange of financial ideas through the distribution of the Journal of Finance and other media
- Encourage the study of finance in colleges and universities
- Conduct other activities appropriate for a non-profit, professional society in the field of finance
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