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Speculation. Its causes, consequences, and history
donderdag, 28 maart, 2013 - 15:00 to donderdag, 28 maart, 2013 - 17:00
Campus: Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering campus
Aula QB
Aula QB
Paul Jorion
Goedele.Nuyttens@vub.ac.be
Goedele.Nuyttens@vub.ac.be
Guest lecture
Topics:
- Speculation is justified by the fact it provides “liquidity”. What do we mean by “liquidity”?
- Does speculation provide it?
- The motives for speculation
- The costs of speculation: economic and social
- The successful campaign to allow speculation (1850-1890)
- Stock exchanges. Should we go back to “fixing” and dispose of continuous pricing?
Questions or remarks? Contact Goedele.Nuyttens@vub.ac.be