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Economy

Another Important Vote Against The Geithner Plan

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Economist Joseph Stiglitz’s outspoken opposition to the Treasury’s plan to fund the purchase of toxic assets from banks may be only be one vote, but since he is a Nobel prize winner, it is an important one.

According to Reuters, he said “the U.S. government plan to rid banks of toxic assets will rob American taxpayers by exposing them to too much risk and is unlikely to work as long as the economy remains weak.”

The analysis may all be just guess work, but the guessing seems to be moving against the Administration.

Douglas A. McIntyre

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Douglas A. McIntyre is the co-founder, chief executive officer and editor in chief of 24/7 Wall St. and 24/7 Tempo. He has held these jobs since 2006.

McIntyre has written thousands of articles for 24/7 Wall St. He is an expert on corporate finance, the automotive industry, media companies and international finance. He has edited articles on national demographics, sports, personal income and travel.

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A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, McIntyre also was president of The Harvard Advocate. Founded in 1866, the Advocate is the oldest college publication in the United States.

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