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Friday, March 30, 2012

James Grant's remarks to The Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Via Zero Hedge:

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has invited some of its public critics to visit the bank to unburden themselves of their criticisms. On March 12, it was Jim Grant's turn. The text of his remarks follows.
Posted by Joe Koster at 3/30/2012
Labels: James Grant
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