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Accurate reporting

…some doubt on the usefulness of such labeling. For example, the label “cyclical” often implies — whether implicitly or explicitly — that declines in the participation rate explained by “cyclical”…

Wrong Side of the Escalator

…when this behavior occurs, little can be done. The victim is often in a situation where reporting might label them a “troublemaker” and could negatively impact their career. Even if…

Warren Buffet’s annual letter to shareholders

…purchasing companies] were known as “leveraged-buyout operators.” But LBO became a bad name. … Their new label became “private equity,” a name that turns the facts upside-down: A purchase of…