Uchu asked:
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I mean the role of the banking system and the capital market is supposed to funnel capital sectors that are good investment. The recent banking crisis can be attributed to the failure of this system to allocate money to where is needed, but rather over allocated to an excess sector like housing. Bailout will violate the principle of free market but saving a system that made serious mistake. Why not the government take control with direct investment in education, health care, alternative energy to create jobs and economic activities instead of saving a failed banking system? Many countries after the WWII such as Japan has government controlled strategic investment and produce good economic results. Is bailout of the banks really a solution that make sense or just because the politics? can someone explain to me?

ARMAND
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B-More G asked:


Is buying stock on etrade.com a smart thing to do for a beginner that knows very little about it?
I will research what a plan to invest in but I am leaning toward solar energy, or something that has to do with being “Green”. Also any advice for someone that wants to be a future investor?

I am 18 years old and am lookin to make money on the side. I am working two jobs (My mother is also) struggling to make bills and I am looking for a way to make a little extra money in my future. I don’t have the time & money to take classes at this time but plan to in the future.

HECTOR