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For Growth, Europe Needs To Curb Government Spending
8 years ago

I hope EU, UK and Scandinavia stick to their priorities. Economic goals without reference to the real life of ordinary working citizens and those at a disadvantage lead to social disintegration No doubt you will say " economic goals will result in the best outcome for those of whom you speak, by the famous trickle down effect" I say this is not working out and that the socialist model is more likely to provide a secure and dignified life for the ordinary not especially gifted citizen.

What Exactly Is The Fed Thinking? Avoid Catching Falling Knives
8 years ago

Given the provable fact that there is no crystal ball and no one can predict anything in financial markets, what exactly are we doing here? The strategy in a perfectly random situation should be to not participate unless you enjoy a bet

Mass Psychology And Why The Average Joe Is Destined To Lose
8 years ago

I recognize all the stages of elation, fear and loathing, but it is much less clear about an approach free from fear, greed etc.. This would have to be mechanical in nature.

And what about the persuasive arguments that no approach is possible, e.g. "if a method ever existed, the casino would have to close as all money moved to the winner", or, " the price this instant already contains all and more information than you could ever bring to bear on the problem"

Personally, I feel that if I removed my emotion, hubris and drive, I would have no motivation left other than to do treasuries, and I would recognize that I could not possibly beat the efficient market.

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