My good lady Carol and I were invited to a function run by the Devonport Chamber of Commerce and Industry last week where Saul Eslake, noted economist was guest speaker.
It was a great opportunity to network with some of the business people in the area, find out how their businesses are going, and catch up on some old acquaintances.
Saul Eslake spoke mainly about Art and its relationship to Business.
He had no advice on how to invest or look after your superannuation that he shared with us.
He believed that the present recession could be overcome by spending, especially by Governments, but it could just as easily all be lost as the markets are so fickle, and so much depends on little things like the optimism of traders.
He also believes that Peak Oil is not so much of a concern as Global Warming, which will change the way business works in the world, and will change our lives in ways we have not considered yet. He believes that technology will find ways to keep us in our present lifestyles despite climate change and huge increases in the cost of fuel.
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