http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/ gang of 8 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:31:20 GMT Dirk Bezemer http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13124 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13124 My comments: 1) on the two tables: what is the difference between the ratio of publications to researchers and publications per researchers? They ought to be Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:15:30 GMT Arno Mong Daastoel http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13123 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13123 I understand Keith wouild be happy to receive comment son the following article: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:03:19 GMT Arno Mong Daastoel http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13122 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13122 "Front-Running is an insiders' term for an often illegal, always immoral practice in commodity and other markets. Here's what happens.: .... ... Enclosed is Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:17:48 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13121 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13121 I'm in germany now for 2 wks. Out of touch with the US. I'm cc'ing this to Gang8 for you to get the address once again. Michael On 8/24/08 3:33 PM, Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:50:48 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13120 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13120 You should be aware of this technicality as the US Fed emulates Japan in the 1990s. Michael Bank arbitrage and carry trade Arbitrage is borrowing at a low rate Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:23:38 GMT Geoffrey Gardiner http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13119 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13119 Roubini looks like a reformed poacher. But why did he take so long to see the reality? And why does anyone need to quote Fisher on these matters. What he says Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:15:39 GMT Geoffrey Gardiner http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13118 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13118 No Dirk, no academics but the real experts, the poachers turned gamekeepers like Nick Leeson. Geoff ... From: Dirk Bezemer To: gang8@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:22:37 GMT Geoffrey Gardiner http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13117 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13117 080808 Glass Steagal Gardiner to Gang Glass-Steagal may be ancient history, but banks are rushing to part with their insurance activities. Royal Bank of Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:18:29 GMT Dirk Bezemer http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13116 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13116 your question is still open,Geoffrey. The historical precedent you mention is not likely to be repeated, as figures with images to protect or even enhance seem Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:02:49 GMT Geoffrey Gardiner http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13115 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13115 Agreed, But who is to do the regulation? The best regulatory achievements of the last 40 years were by the 'City Take-over Panel'. It was successful because a) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:49:38 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13114 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13114 Kaufman: The principles of sound regulation By Henry Kaufman Financial Times, August 5 2008. Recent upheavals and downdraughts in financial markets have sent a Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:45 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13113 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13113 Citi eyes shift to create single unit for analysts By Francesco Guerrera in New York Financial Times, August 6 2008 03:00 | Last updated: August 6 2008 03:00 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:01:55 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13112 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13112 Fisher's Debt-Deflation Theory of Great Depressions and a possible revision Roubini, London Banker | Aug 1, 2008 ³Panics do not destroy capital; they merely Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:27:15 GMT Michael Hudson http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13111 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13111 If you want, this can be my talk, on 13th century theorizing. Michael ... Re: [gang8] Usury Question revived at AMI COnference If you want, this can be my Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:32:33 GMT Geoffrey Gardiner http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13110 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/gang8/message/13110 The attached article from 'Financial World' is, I imagine, a summary of current academic teaching on the history of interest. I am not sure it is all accurate