Risky Business

Capital Commerce: Time For A New Industrial Policy?

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: June 2, 2009

People are calling the government takeover of GM an example of renewed industrial policy.  Good thing or bad thing?

Perhaps we will

come to recognize that many other countries are more nationally involved with their industries and sovereign wealth funds than we are, and that this does not always serve their citizens badly. It really comes down to the quality and wisdom of WHO is in power running the governments

Muser of NM @ Jun 02, 2009 10:05:48 AM

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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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