Oxford Odyssey

Category: Finance

  • Debt – good or bad for a company?

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    As a kid, I loved the Suze Orman show. My favourite segment involved callers asking Suze Orman if they could make a purchase, and Orman would tear into the obviously irresponsible purchases with a “DENIED”. Most financial advice recommends that consumer debt should be kept down. There are some quibbles over good and bad debt,…

  • The efficient labour market hypothesis – on passion

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    “Love your job and never work a day in your life.“ It’s a great platitude to work for a passion. Unfortunately, unless you have a niche interest, following your passion is unlikely to result in financial upside. The Efficient Market Hypothesis This hypothesis states that no one can beat the market, because the market is…