The Grumpy Economist

Grumpy Economist: The Long And Short Of Bubbles

A conversation on GameStop, social media, the stock market, and hedge funds with Wellington Management’s Owen Lamont.

The Grumpy Economist•January 29, 2021
Grumpy Economist: The Long And Short Of Bubbles
John Cochrane speaks with Wellington Management’s Owen Lamont on the recent attempts to influence the stock market and damage the liquidity of hedge funds by day traders using social media to coordinate their efforts. 

Cast

John H. Cochrane

John H. Cochrane

Owen Lamont

Owen Lamont

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