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MAY 30, 2023

And he’s really moving the needle in terms of having people take control of their own financial life in a way that benefits not just them but the entire economy and all of society. They’re an underground economy because they don’t trust the mainstream economy. These are not dumb people. RITHOLTZ: Right.

Banking 143

Banking Economics Economy Business Planning 143

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JANUARY 24, 2023

KLINSKY: That was a super hot theme in the year 1999 and 2000. So I mean, in ’07 and ’08, you know, what killed the economy in ’07 and ‘08 were mortgages going down. RITHOLTZ: — and having the guy — the attendant asked me, do you have an even number or odd number license plate? RITHOLTZ: Right. KLINSKY: Right.

Investing 259

Investing Investments Numbers Banking 259

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AUGUST 22, 2023

SUNSTEIN: So back in 2000, I agreed to write a book for Princeton University Press called “Republic.com.” So if you think the economy’s going to go sour and then you learn that’s not true, you might well be extremely credulous, meaning willing to believe the happy thing, even though it’s disconfirming of your belief. .”

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Economics Media Government Numbers 245