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Investing, Then and Now and Always.

The article discusses financial investing, speculation, and the global financial crisis that began in 2008. Columbia Business School professor Benjamin Graham and his book "The Intelligent Investor" is discussed, particularly Graham's investment strategy. Other topics include financial risk, U.S. go...

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Published in:Commentary Vol. 130; no. 2; pp. 38 - 42
Main Author: Gordon, John Steele
Format: Article
Published: Commentary, Inc. Sep2010
Subjects:
United States
Graham, Benjamin, 1894-1976
Investments
Speculation
Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009
United States economy, 1945-
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article discusses financial investing, speculation, and the global financial crisis that began in 2008. Columbia Business School professor Benjamin Graham and his book "The Intelligent Investor" is discussed, particularly Graham's investment strategy. Other topics include financial risk, U.S. government bonds, stock brokers, and the U.S. economy after World War II, and the bull market that ended in 2008.