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Character and Culture: The Legacy of Paul Purcell
John Taft reflects on the legacy of longtime Chairman and former CEO of Baird Paul Purcell https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2020/03/character-and-culture-the-legacy-of-paul-purcell/
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Is More Always Better?
In his latest blog, John Taft asks: Is it possible to have too much efficiency and growth? https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2024/08/is-more-always-better/
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Innovating the U.S. National Debt: "Trills" to the Rescue?
How will we ever keep this overhang of public indebtedness from giving us a square root recovery – down, up, then slow, anemic growth as far as the eye can see? https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2020/07/innovating-the-u.s.-national-debt-trills-to-the-rescue
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Charting a Course for the Future of Finance
To effect change, you need to take action. https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2020/11/charting-a-course-for-the-future-of-finance/
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Managed Futures: An Underappreciated Diversifier
To quote The Economist: “Building a portfolio that looks diversified has become a cinch. Building one that is actually diversified … has become much harder.” https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2025/02/managed-futures-an-underappreciated-diversifier/
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Philanthropy Humbugs
Why Some Acts of Charity Draw Criticism https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2019/07/philanthropy-humbugs/
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“Who’da thunk it?”
The Financial Crisis as a Stewardship Success Story https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2018/09/whoda-thunk-it/
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The Investment Case for Diverse-Owned Managers
When it comes to aligning your investments with your values, Marcia Page holds a place in my personal Hall of Fame. https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2022/03/the-investment-case-for-diverse-owned-managers/
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A Breath of Fresh Air
There's something encouraging and refreshing about the sight of cherry blossoms blooming anew in our nation's capital after a long winter. https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2019/04/a-breath-of-fresh-air/
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Death, Taxes and... Demographics
Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, "In this world, nothing can be certain, except death and taxes." But savvy long-term investors know they can add demographics to the list. https://www.rwbaird.com/johntaft/2022/03/death-taxes-and-demographics/
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