So the biggest theme of Robert Alter's book is ACTION. Alter is spot-on when he declares that action was more important to Roosevelt than policy substance: Activism that attacked the Depression's symptoms was as effective politically as finding a cure. Given that our economic slowdown is at its EXTREMES (stock market, consumer sentiment, debt levels, credit crunch, bank health, etc) that time period is our only comparison from a historical perspective.
From Amazon.com
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Some speeches live forever, and Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1933 inaugural address, carried to tens of millions of Americans by radio at the lowest depths of the Great Depression, remains among them. Eight days later, FDR delivered his first "fireside chat." When a special session of Congress adjourned after exactly 100 days, major programs for economic regulation, relief, reform and recovery were in place. Hope and optimism had been restored.
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Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Obama vs. FDR - The first 100 Days (great videos)
So, did you vote?
Were you a Republican, Democrat or Independent voter?
Did the person you voted for end up winning the presidential race?
Does that even matter?
These are a few questions I pose because I've thought about them quite a bit both BEFORE and AFTER the election.
At the end of the day, the person that won the nomination has to bring the country back together and then get the country to take ACTION to try and improve the country and our future.
Here are a few great books/videos that I've come across that I'll be reflecting upon, and acting on, in 2009.
FDR and Obama's first 100 days
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
Were you a Republican, Democrat or Independent voter?
Did the person you voted for end up winning the presidential race?
Does that even matter?
These are a few questions I pose because I've thought about them quite a bit both BEFORE and AFTER the election.
At the end of the day, the person that won the nomination has to bring the country back together and then get the country to take ACTION to try and improve the country and our future.
Here are a few great books/videos that I've come across that I'll be reflecting upon, and acting on, in 2009.
FDR and Obama's first 100 days
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
Friday, November 28, 2008
China Cuts Rates by 1% - Most in 10 years!
So the Chinese are stimulating their economy by spending nearly $600 billion by the government (announced last week and posted here on the blog).
http://betterbizbooks.blogspot.com/2008/11/chinese-economy-slowing-down-quickly.html
Now they are trying to stimulate their local economy by encouraging more lending. People will be paid less to save so they will need to invest their $$$ (both banks and individuals). As I have pointed out, China's economy is 50% export based so their economy gets beaten up pretty good when Americans stop buying stuff due to the credit crunch and concerns about their economy. Will it spark increased spending amongst the Chinese consumers? Time will tell....I am not holding my breath though :)
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
http://betterbizbooks.blogspot.com/2008/11/chinese-economy-slowing-down-quickly.html
Now they are trying to stimulate their local economy by encouraging more lending. People will be paid less to save so they will need to invest their $$$ (both banks and individuals). As I have pointed out, China's economy is 50% export based so their economy gets beaten up pretty good when Americans stop buying stuff due to the credit crunch and concerns about their economy. Will it spark increased spending amongst the Chinese consumers? Time will tell....I am not holding my breath though :)
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Retail Growth in China - Street.com Picks
Interesting take as the two suggestions are Guess and American Apparel, not Chinese retailers per se. I would focus on Chinese brands growing nationally as that is where the ENORMOUS growth opportunities are. Don't get me wrong. The Chinese middle income people will want GLOBAL brands like Guess / American Apparel but the opportunities are MUCH more limited than domestic companies and these companies have TONS of exposure to the U.S. economy and, I would think, the goal of this interview would be to get exposure to the Chinese consumer/retail growth.
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
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