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...factor is our sympathy for one another. "To restrain our selfish, and to indulge our benevolent affections, constitutes the perfection of human nature," he writes. But he goes on to say that "the commands and laws of the Deity" (he seems to be referring to the Ten Commandments) are crucial guides to conduct too. Then, in what seems to be a strange detour from those earthly and divine parameters, he argues that the invisible hand ensures that the selfish and sometimes profligate spending habits of the rich tend to promote the public good...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Would Adam Smith Say? | 3/25/2010 | See Source »

Congress is now approaching a crucial opportunity for financial reform. Such a reform must be tough and intelligent, as a weak reform would create a dangerously false illusion of security and stability. The House passed a major regulatory bill in December, and now Chris Dodd has brought his own Senate proposal to the floor, for debating over the next few weeks. Financial regulation must specifically address capital requirements for banks, the tools to liquidate failed financial institutions, consumer protections, derivative trading, and the immense trading operations of many major investment banks...

Author: By Ravi N. Mulani | Title: A Full Overhaul | 3/25/2010 | See Source »

...reason that many wealthy students don’t brag openly about their financial security is because it alienates their friends. Minimizing the impact of wealth differences among friends is crucial for sustaining community. Yes, some students can afford taking a taxi rather than the T, but does that mean they should abandon their friends and take the cab? Please...

Author: By William Rafey | Title: At Least They’re Our Friends | 3/25/2010 | See Source »

...believed that the Venona documents—recordings of Americans who spied for the Soviet Union during the McCarthyism era—deserve mentioning in textbooks. Also, while the inclusion of the Black Panthers in discussions of the civil rights movement may taint its image somewhat, it is nevertheless crucial to understanding the evolving militancy of black mobilization in the mid-sixties. So before opponents associate all of the recommendations as mere brainwashing, it’s important to see that there are gaps in our history that must be filled so children will have a more balanced analysis...

Author: By John W. He | Title: In Search of Our History | 3/24/2010 | See Source »

...goes in explaining herself. Her marriage to Jorgen seems rife with complexity, as they seem to share both true affection and animosity for each other. But the film never probes beyond the surface of their relationship. Again, this lack of depth and virtual impossibility of empathizing with a crucial character leaves the movie unsatisfying...

Author: By Paula I. Ibieta, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Terribly Happy | 3/23/2010 | See Source »

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