Archive - Feb 27, 2010 - Blog entry
Grading Free Market Capitalism and "The Invisible Hand"
Submitted by George Washington on 02/27/2010 22:52 -0500The real Adam Smith ...
An Extraordinary Coup?
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 02/27/2010 20:38 -0500While US workers are now working more hours and have become dramatically more productive and profitable, their pay is actually declining and all the dramatic increases in wealth are going straight into the pockets of the Economic Elite. The financial coup that begun in the US is now spreading across the world, threatening the fabric of our societies. How will this all end?
Another US Slowdown Will Jolt Private Markets
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 02/27/2010 10:49 -0500The Economic Cycle Research Institute's Weekly Leading Index stood at 128.4 for the week ended Feb. 19, the lowest reading since November 13, 2009, suggesting growth will slow by mid-year. What does this imply for pensions that are very exposed to private markets?
