Or the gyration of the yen/US dollar rate, from 80 in April 1995 to 147 a couple of years later? Are markets, with their constant quest to respond to the latest data, factoid, or rumour, the best allocators of capital and reliable guardians on the gateway to investment? Have the umpires – the credit-rating agencies – been forward-looking and insightful in their judgments?
We will continue to work to expand the resources and programs devoted to this important public purpose. I want to take this opportunity to thank the $ Coalition and their partners for their continued support and commitment to furthering the financial education of our youth.