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A Few Notes From the Fordham Conference

I will have a more comprehensive post tomorrow on my thoughts on bank regulation, but I will offer a few thoughts here. One thing I found interesting at the conference ... [Link]

Le blog d'éconoclaste

J'hésite

Chers lecteurs, mon temps et mon énergie sont comptés et j'ai envie de parler de trois sujets, mais ne peut dans l'immédiat en traiter qu'un. Quelles sont vos préférences? J'hésite ... [Link]

A Dash of Insight

Requisite Investor Skills: Think Critically and Accept New Evidence

Critical thinking helps in any field. I have the pleasure of participating in a discussion list that explores many issues where critical thinking is a focus. The members have a ... [Link]

The Epicurean Dealmaker

A Corporate Finance Bestiary

M is for Managing Director:Crafty, elusiveKowtows to clients; but to juniors abusiveSleek and well-groomed, heSwans about like a divaSteal clients or credit?He attacks with a cleaverPompous, self-loathingHis wife and kids ... [Link]

Money Supply

Consumer advocates to be tapped for Fed posts?

You’ve got to hand it to President Barack Obama’s expected Fed picks - they have some strong consumer credentials. Peter A Diamond co-wrote a book with Peter Orszag, now OMB ... [Link]