• Chapter 4 Talk 7: Breakfast Meeting of the Philanthropy Roundtable

  • Oct 7 2024
  • Length: 6 mins
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Chapter 4 Talk 7: Breakfast Meeting of the Philanthropy Roundtable

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  • "Chapter 4 Talk 7: Breakfast Meeting of the Philanthropy Roundtable" argues that economists underestimate the influence of rising stock prices on spending and economic growth. He highlights the "wealth effect" in the United States, drawing parallels to Japan's economic stagnation following a stock market crash. Munger introduces the concept of "febezzlement," which he defines as the functional equivalent of embezzlement, and argues that excessive investment costs, particularly in the realm of mutual funds, represent a significant source of this "febezzlement" that artificially inflates stock prices. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of sound investment practices for charitable foundations and the ethical responsibility of all stakeholders to avoid perpetuating ignorance that fuels detrimental economic practices.
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