By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.
CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE
CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE
互联网新闻信息许可证10120180008
Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466
Nobel laureate Thomas Sargent nailed it when he said that U.S. policies are increasing uncertainty.
Pointing to the difference between risk and uncertainty, and its impact on investment, he said, "Risk means, 'I know the probability distribution.' I know it is uncertain, but there's some normal distribution because I have seen the data." Meanwhile, "uncertainty means I don't know the probability distribution.' There's no stable rules. They change, and that creates havoc with models of investments and allocations of capital."
His key insight: Nations with stable rules will be the winners. Click on the video for more food for thought.