Do the impressive returns in public and private markets stem from strategic financial engineering or reflect actual economic growth? Topics covered include: How corporate profit growth is linked to economic growth, even though corporate profits are more volatile How interest rates, tax rates, and stock buybacks influence corporate profits and stock returns Why there are fewer publicly traded stocks How the increase in leveraged buyouts has impacted the economy How private … [Read more...]
166: Do We Really Need Growth?
Why enterprises, industries, and economies can't grow at all costs but need to enrich humanity and strive for permanence and sustainability through regeneration. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the placebo effect. How differing priced items contribute to economic growth. How the Maine lobster industry ensures sustainability. What is regenerative growth. How much is enough when it comes to net worth Show Notes The Difference Between A Maine and … [Read more...]