meganmcardle.theatlantic.com - 11/13/2008
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As we ponder bailing out auto manufacturers, I can't help but think of this classic from Tom Lehrer: Lots of industries are going to be in trouble over the next few years. Airlines, for example; everyone cuts back on travel when times are hard. Housing, of course. Appliance manufacturers. ...
thedividendguyblog.com - 11/15/2008
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thedividendguyblog.com —
I find the recent market action very interesting,
especially the headlines in the newspapers and the chatter
I hear on elevators, during lunch, or before the start of meetings. The main topic of course is the recent market action and the ...
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Club for Growth —
Megan McArdles asks, "who's next?"
Bits and Pieces: 11-18-08
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... sentiment has it backward: the bigger the unproductive firm, the more vital it is to let it fail. Megan McCardle gives a touching and heartfelt explanation of why opportunity cost has to be considered in regards to GM in "Save the Rustbelt." Speaking of Megan, she has inspired a true decining institution to ask for a bailout: But Megan McArdle at The Atlantic came up with a compelling argument: “The news business is special. Without us, you wouldn’t know anything. Besides, it ...
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