REITs: Why Do I Frown Upon Externally Managed ?The external or outside management requirement has potential to create a conflict of interest since REIT sponsors usually own the…Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Against Mandating Board Diversity on Corporate Boards — —Mandating diversity by design is outside the scope of corporations, infringes upon freedoms, imposes obligations, compels…Feb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
Facts Dreams and Fiction-People have throughout history resorted to fiction, narratives to influence and to fathom the world. Our lives weave facts, dreams and…Aug 24, 2021Aug 24, 2021
Updated 2/21/2022 : Inside the Mind of Supreme Leader of North Korea, Great Successor & Divinely…Summary: Updated 2/21/2022May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Understanding Long Term Capital Management Failure Using Minsky ModelLong Term Capital Management (LTCM), a hedge fund, was an investment structure for managing a private, loosely regulated investment pool…May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
An Earnout is a Useful Tool to Bridge a Valuation GapAn earnout is an acquisition where the purchase price is partially contingent on the future performance of the targetMay 25, 2021May 25, 2021
CEOs Taking Political Positions on Social Issues Harm Shareholder Interests —-I am appalled at the recent trend where CEOs increasingly take a stance on social issues. It began with “let’s make the world better”…Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Lebanon Desperately NeedsExternal FinancingIn light of the recent events in Lebanon — economic collapse, conflict, currency collapse, political crisis, Covid-19, yesterday’s…Aug 5, 2020Aug 5, 2020
Essay: U.S. Role in Event of Escalation of Conflict in NigeriaIssue: The conflict in Nigeria enters its twelfth year as the Boko Haram led insurgency kills thousands of civilians and displaces…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020