Risky Business

Give Thanks To Innovative Capitalists This Christmas

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: December 23, 2008

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it's easy to forget that all those gifts you're putting under the tree came from somewhere. Before the mall, somebody had to dream up those toys, video games, and iPods. The Heroes of Capitalism blog has been cataloging the inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs who produced many of the goods we take for granted, and today they are writing about one who is particularly apropos for Christmas: Ole Kirk Christiansen, inventor of LEGO. Read more here.

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Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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