Comments on Rick Bookstaber: I am going to be working at the SEC

Congratulations. Seeing this brightened my day. ...

2009-11-29T13:29:08.953-05:00

Congratulations. Seeing this brightened my day.

Now, Rick, how do we get a proper discussion of the need for an economic sandbox?

Those who would want to play risky games would be able to do so to their hearts' content.

Those who would want a better world would be better able to sustain such.

HAHA I was just dialing up your blog to get your t...

2009-11-11T13:24:49.110-05:00

HAHA I was just dialing up your blog to get your take on the evolving state of "reg/financial reforms", in light of your thinking in Demons.

Looks like you'll be somewhat muzzled, at least here. That'cool.

We're all hoping for a less-is-more philosophical outcome (re: volume of additional rules), in favor of w more well grounded world-view, including better understanding of the role and influence of government in producing problems. A lot of time (too much) is being spent these days identifying the symptoms as the problems (ie executive pay, for the most common example).

Hope you can neuter the polotiks in the process. Congrats.........

well done, rick, hope you will be able to make som...

2009-11-11T07:07:17.124-05:00

well done, rick, hope you will be able to make some difference.

And for a second there I had absolutely given up o...

2009-11-11T03:29:59.946-05:00

And for a second there I had absolutely given up on the US' ability to regulate financial markets.

Please please keep the foxes from running the henhouse.

This is welcomed news to the entire financial comm...

2009-11-10T13:45:03.866-05:00

This is welcomed news to the entire financial community; even though most practicioners don't realize it. Tools like VaR need to be retired and find their respective place in history. New tools, such as CVaR & GARCH, should become standard practices industry wide. Furthermore, we need to continue to look at science to find the next generation of mathmatics. Kudos to the SEC for choosing the right advisors to usher in the best ideas.

I commend you.

2009-11-09T22:30:48.946-05:00

I commend you.

Am reading your book, Demons of our own Design. G...

2009-11-09T16:59:09.446-05:00

Am reading your book, Demons of our own Design. Great stuff, great detail. Good luck at the SEC. They really need you. I am becoming increasingly convinced that no good can come of CDS, particularly if the outstanding exceeds the underlying debt instruments.

Congrats and good luck! Saw you speak at Buttonwoo...

2009-11-09T15:41:54.253-05:00

Congrats and good luck! Saw you speak at Buttonwood, hopefully you can rein in some of the risk that you and Mr. Grantham discussed.

Congratulations, and glad to hear about the additi...

2009-11-09T13:48:00.132-05:00

Congratulations, and glad to hear about the addition of talent to the SEC.

Congratulations Rick. Excellent News for the world...

2009-11-09T09:16:37.515-05:00

Congratulations Rick. Excellent News for the world of finance and financial innovation to have someone like yourself serving investors' interests.

Moving to DC? or in their NY offices?

Congratulations. Or should I write condolences? I ...

2009-11-09T00:54:09.332-05:00

Congratulations. Or should I write condolences? I can't imagine a smarter, better qualified, or more thoughtful person for the job. But, as you undoubtedly know, Washington is a place where intellect often does not prevail.

I read a recent article entitled "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" I'm tempted to write the policy wonk version, "Is Washington Making Us Stupid?" After you've been here a few months, you'll be able to write that piece.

Best wishes for success in your latest endeavor.

2009-11-08T13:29:24.877-05:00

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This is great news. Congratulations!

2009-11-08T12:40:50.496-05:00

This is great news. Congratulations!