Journalist, author and East Lansing native Daniel Gross delivers a talk entitled, "The New Dynamic Between Investing and Politics" at the Michigan State University Main Library. Gross describes the phenomenon of an "army" of small investors trading in the stock market, their lack of sophistication and how their actions influence the economy and politics in the United States. Gross also discusses the growth of the stock market, the history of 401k investment plans, and the Clinton Administration's steps to "keep Wall Street happy", and the resulting transformation of the Republican and Democratic parties. Questions from the audience follows. Gross is introduced by MSU Librarian Ruth Ann Jones. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series.
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