If you have had trouble explaining the credit crunch, globalization, mortgage backed securities or liquidity injections to a spouse, friend or co-worker, try this video. It’s a nice, basic overview with visual aids, “It’s a wonderful life” clips and Professor Karl Case of Case/Shiller fame to help them understand.
If you are like me you and are finding that when you speak to normal people about the market they look at you the way your dog does when you ask him his opinion of the new Colbie Caillat CD. You just get that head side tilt. This will help.
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