Warren Buffett
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Another government stimulus plan is needed...than previously thought, and some members of the president's economic team have joined economist Paul Krugman and investor Warren Buffett in calling for another stimulus package. Controversial as that is for some who wish to turn a blind... In this article: Barack Obama, San Diego, Recession, Unemployment, Climate change, Afl-cio, Warren Buffett, and Paul Krugman |
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The Big Money | July 10, 2009
Artificial Stimulus
...former Clinton administration officials like Brad DeLong and Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Warren Buffett, and Nobel Prize winners Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman, plus a whole bunch of other economists tallied by the Center for...
In this article: Recession, Ed Lazear, Greg Mankiw, George W. Bush, Nobel Prize, Joseph Stiglitz, Slate, Stanford, and Harvard
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reddit.com: what's new online | September 26, 2008
WaMu becomes biggest bank to fail in US history : business
...save homes and restore market activity. Also Paul Krugman, Warren Buffet, Ron Paul, and several others have outline far more involved and workable scenarios that the childishly simplistic one I offered. Just google them. Don't bother...
In this article: Deflation, FDIC, Warren Buffet, Ron Paul, Paul Krugman, and US
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U.S. News & World Report | March 12, 2009
Withering Criticism of Obama From a Supporter
...Supporter By Michael Barone, Thomas Jefferson Street blog We've heard some startling criticism of the Obama administration from Obama supporters Warren Buffett and Paul Krugman. Now comes Bill Galston, as smart and intellectually honest as...
In this article: Fannie Mae, Financial crisis, Franklin Raines, Facebook, Franklin Roosevelt, Canada, and Communism
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Daily Kos | July 15, 2009
Some stimulus critics want even more stimulus
...the framing of that debate has so far benefited the Republican do-nothing position. Now, however, as people like Buffett join Paul Krugman make their voices heard, that framing and narrative will change, because it will become...
In this article: Paul Krugman, Viagra, Berkshire Hathaway, GOP, and ABC
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Seeking Alpha | March 30, 2009
Krugman's Analysis on Unemployment; Is It Time for Buffett's Plan?
...consumption or investment spending." The implication of Krugman's analysis is clear: There may only be one sure path to job creation, Warren Buffett's Import Certificates plan to balance trade. Not only would Buffett's plan reduce...
In this article: Unemployment, Paul Krugman, Income, Recession, Nobel Prize, NY Times, and U.S.
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Politico.com: Congress | July 10, 2009
Rangel: Health bill will tax the rich
...Jul. 10, 2009 - 9:20 PM EST FALSE AGAIN Warren Buffett and Paul Krugman are just two of many promient figures that approved of the first Stimulus and are now calling for a second stimulus. You are just parroting Republican Politics of...
In this article: Tax, AIG, Revenue, Unemployment, National Retail Federation, GOP, Mike Ross, and Recession
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Seeking Alpha | January 20, 2009
If Obama Doesn't Balance Trade, China Will Steal More U.S. Industries
...consumption or investment spending. Krugman, however, is unlikely to endorse any plan that would balance trade, such as Warren Buffett's Import Certificates plan, because doing so might harm China. He wrote: [T]he rest of the world may...
In this article: China, Barack Obama, United States, Recession, George W. Bush, Boeing, Paul Krugman, and Income
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Congressional Quarterly: Politics | June 28, 2009
CQ Transcript: Sen. Grassley, White House Adviser Axelrod on ABC's 'This Week'
...a tax worth paying... CROSSTALK) KRUGMAN: Can I say something? I wish Warren Buffett would actually study this issue as careful as he studies the companies he invests in. Because the fact is, if you do this thing carefully, it turns out,...
In this article: David Axelrod, Chuck Grassley, Tax, Kathleen Parker, Paul Krugman, Mark Sanford, Michael Eric Dyson, Barack Obama, and George Will
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New York Times | March 10, 2009
The Opinionator: Maybe the Banks Are All Right
- Victor Grauer Why am I not surprised. The lynchpin of this entire train of reasoning is that Buffet wants the government to guarantee the banks without nationalizing them. This is what Krugman, me and every impartial member of...
In this article: AIG, Paul Krugman, Barack Obama, United States, Citigroup, UK, and Balance sheet
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Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is one of the world's most successful investors, the largest shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and is currently ranked by Forbes as the second richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of approximately 37 billion dollars.
Buffett is often called the "Oracle of Omaha"
or the "Sage of Omaha" and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.
Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 85% of his fortune to the Gates Foundation. He also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Grinnell College.
In 1999, Buffett was named the top money manager of the twentieth century in a survey by the Carson Group, ahead of Peter Lynch and John Templeton, and in 2007, he was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.
- Name At Birth:
- Warren Edward Buffett
- Birth Date:
- August 30, 1930
- Birthplace:
- Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
- Nationality:
- American
- Spouse:
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- Astrid Menks (2006–)
- Susan Buffett (1952–2004) (her death)
- University Attended:
- Occupation:
- Chairman & CEO, Berkshire Hathaway
- Salary:
- US$ 100,000
- Net Worth:
- US$ 37 billion (2009)
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