By Bruce Yandle 2020 is here, so let us consider the political-economic landscape and the long-run outlook. Are expectations high? Low? Both? Let’s take a look. In a year-end assessment, Wall Street Journal columnist Gerald F. Seib put his finger on what looks like a major puzzle. The matter has to do with a Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll that revealed unusually … [Read more...] about The Prospects for Prosperity in the New Year
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Yes, The System is “Rigged”—The Question Is How
By Bruce Yandle Once again, some leading capitalists are worried about capitalism’s future, as indeed they should be. Their voices join those of critics from the left who think America’s version of capitalism is rigged. And rigged it is. Recently, JPMorgan Chase CEO James Dimon and large hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio expressed concern about the health of American … [Read more...] about Yes, The System is “Rigged”—The Question Is How