tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21069540.post9038415310468278733..comments2008-10-23T11:56:34.119-04:00Comments on Democracy Inaction: A Self Made CrisisSpencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11424825736141869822noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21069540.post-52977629650383636382008-10-23T10:51:00.000-04:002008-10-23T10:51:00.000-04:00Although there is a high degree of uncertainty in ...Although there is a high degree of uncertainty in the markets right now, there are still models which can help forecast the time value of these assets. The assets are being driven down some by the likely decreased returns because of payment delinquency, but one of the largest factors is fear regarding the short term fear of market performance and its implications rather than the long term value of the assets.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11424825736141869822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21069540.post-43622763020103401492008-10-22T17:33:00.000-04:002008-10-22T17:33:00.000-04:00You have a good point about the surprise effect of...You have a good point about the surprise effect of the new regulations but how do we determine a true value of an asset in the future? Conventional time value of money discounting works well in stable markets but uncertainty coupled with time can decimate a current value? Do we just "Have Faith" like "W" tells us he makes decisions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21069540.post-84329781616289650262008-10-20T16:59:00.000-04:002008-10-20T16:59:00.000-04:00ok, so I see the issue here pretty clearly--you've...ok, so I see the issue here pretty clearly--you've got me concerned that something "un-smart" is occurring in the economy but--how does this relate to ME and which candidate will perpetuate or make this worse and who, based on what, can/will make it better?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com