Do we have the capability to eliminate booms and busts in economic activity? The answer in my judgment is no, because there is no tool to change human nature. Too often people are prone to recurring bouts of optimism and pessimism.
March 07, 2025
Earlier in my career I often volunteered as a guest speaker in State Street Bank’s training program for recent college graduates. I always asked the new hires: how long do you plan on being in the workforce? I wanted to get them thinking about career planning. I also encouraged them to immediately begin retirement planning by participating in...