There are different kinds of speculative investments, such as real estate, fine artworks, precious metals, stock shares, bonds, derivatives, and other financial investments. Although there
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The Very Strange Nature of Corporate Ownership: An Alternative to the Rumpelstiltskin Model of Raising Funds
In the past, and even today, the stock market has played an important financial role in the economy by enabling companies to access the large
Greed is the Root of All Speculation
There is a prevalent belief today that if one has extra money one does not need to spend now or in the near future, then
Financial Speculation is a Form of Gambling
The standard economic belief that all forms of investment are beneficial because they help the economy to develop and grow while creating jobs is becoming
The Financial Equivalent of Snake Oil
In the history of the United States, there were travelling salesmen who sold a variety of different tonics, potions, powders, syrups, pills, and other remedies
