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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (189350)3/8/2009 12:22:04 PM
From: James HuttonRead Replies (3) | Respond to of 306849
 
"The financial world going forward would be better off if derivatives ceased to exist."

Yeah, you're right, but the cat is out of the bag, and the best I think we can do is regulate them like any other "security" or "insurance policy."



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (189350)3/8/2009 5:11:37 PM
From: lifeisgoodRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
The financial world going forward would be better off if derivatives ceased to exist.

Impossible IMO. We could have no insurance, checking accounts, credit cards or fiat currencies (i.e., cash), all of which are derivatives in some form (i.e., contingent promises to pay).

Best...

LIG


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