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Altruism: The Moral Root of the Financial Crisis
Zeros in on the fundamental cause of the problem, showing that widespread acceptance of the morality of self-sacrifice necessitated the kinds of laws, regulations, and decisions that have driven the financial markets into the gutter.
About the Author
Richard Salsman is president of InterMarket Forecasting, Inc., an investment consulting firm based in Durham, N.C. He has authored two books, six chapters, and numerous articles on various aspects of banking, economics, and public policy.
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