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The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Receivables Exchange was a great idea that did not work. This book examines the reasons for its failure with an eye to future possibilities.

2024

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Stories

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Said Differently

The Legal Immigration Numbers Are Surprisingly Rational

You wouldn’t know it from the political rhetoric

Oct 21

Statue of Liberty.

Oct 21

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

What Do I Owe You?

First, to do you no harm

Oct 6

Statue of Confucius.

Oct 6

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Said Differently

The Long Slow Suicide of South Korea

A lesson for the rest of the developed world

Sep 23

Person walking in tunnel toward light.

Sep 23

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Short. Sweet. Valuable.

Thanks For Writing, I Don’t Agree

A measured approach that elicits interesting responses

Aug 22

Two men at a cafe table.

Aug 22

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ILLUMINATION

Take an Endorphin Bath Before Bed

A serotonin smoothie for sleep

May 11

Photo of a baby sleeping like a baby

May 11

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The Shortform

When “Blog” Was an Oddity

Not long ago

4h ago

Blog page open on laptop.

4h ago

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Never Stop Writing

We Cannot Tax Ourselves Back to Fiscal Health

“Everyone has to pay their fair share” is a platitude, not a policy

1d ago

Photo of North facade of US Treasury Building.

1d ago

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The Judean People’s Front

Update On the Genocide Charge Against Israel

South Africa further discredits itself

4d ago

Empty UN hearing room

4d ago

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Said Differently

The Minneapolis FED Just Made the Case for Bitcoin

By pointing out what it prevents

6d ago

6d ago

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What Was There Before the Beginning

Parashat Bereshit

Oct 25

Torah scroll opened on reading desk.

Oct 25

Charles R. Lightner

Charles R. Lightner

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Husband, father, and grandfather | Rabbi, teacher, and student | I write about lots of things; mostly spirituality, Judaism, religion, economics, and fitness.

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