March 21, 2012

There are many possible reasons for a slowdown in productivity. We tend to believe that higher taxes and regulations stifle creativity and reduce incentives to work, save, and invest. Uncertainty and inflation also contribute to a decline in productivity. The higher uncertainty and inflation lead to a reduction in the investment horizons and that alters investment choices. Under these adverse conditions, investors will focus on quick ways to recover their capital, not on the investment choices that may benefit the most in the long run, as well as producing a negative impact on productivity.

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