I have always thought that underpopulated countries in Africa are vastly underpolluted.

Many children are taught to believe in God. I came to believe in the power of systems analysis.

Takeovers wouldn't cause the stock market to rise unless there is an upward reassessment of earnings (potential). People are more optimistic and confident about the future.

With uncertainty in oil markets, a buildup of speculative pressures and the large U.S. current account deficit, there is a real possibility that Paulson's crisis-management skills will be tested.

Deflation and secular stagnation are the risks of our time.

Contagion has become very much a phenomenon, and it's a phenomenon of globalization.

I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to it.