Category Archives: Main Page

Better Markets: Where are the adults in Finance?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Danielle Park

Important article from Better Markets this week, see:  With Red Lights Flashing Danger, Where Are the Adults in Finance? “It seems almost everyone in finance is cheering on the deregulation frenzy in Washington and the demise of consumer protection and … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page | Comments Off on Better Markets: Where are the adults in Finance?

Maximizing shareholder welfare is more than market value

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Danielle Park

Incentives that goose short term profits at the expense of longer term viability are misguided and counter-productive.  Policy changes are needed to shift the focus from short term financial gimmicks to longer term investment and innovation. Oliver Hart is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page | Comments Off on Maximizing shareholder welfare is more than market value

The rise of finance and the fall of American business

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Danielle Park

I reviewed Ms. Foroohar’s book Makers and Takers on the blog in 2016 here, well worth reading.  This recent interview continues the conversation.  It is posted in 6 different segments which automatically follow once you play the first at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page | Comments Off on The rise of finance and the fall of American business