FIRE on fire

Posted by Christopher Smith Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:49:00 GMT

There is, understandably, a lot of discussion about the economy right now. Eric Janszen’s article in Harpers strikes me as one of the better articles I’ve read on the subject. I find it interesting that he thinks the money is shifting in to alternative energy. It makes sense as a hedge bet, but is so capital intensive I can’t imagine it holds up for long.

UPDATE: Looks like the feds have made their next move. Hold on to your seat belts tax payers! It’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Comments

  1. Hodinky about 12 hours later:

    I think its self-evident, since gas prices are higher and higher.

  2. Christopher Smith about 16 hours later:

    Hodinky said:

    I think its self-evident, since gas prices are higher and higher.

    Oh I’m sure there is money to be made there and people are investing in it in growing numbers (if nothing else, as a hedge against increased energy prices). I’m just not so sure it makes sense as a place for a speculative bubble. With baby boomers aging in particular, the shift has been towards “safer” and more “liquid” investments, and alternative energy loses on both counts.

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