Marketplace Scratch Pad

Do the AIG bonuses matter?

Paddy Hirsch Mar 20, 2009

John Carney of Clusterstock thinks they do. He’s talking with Kai Ryssdal today on Marketplace. They’ll chat about AIG and some other things, but here’s a taste of what John thinks.

The bonus issue is not just a distraction or a side-issue. It’s part of the larger problem, a gaudy demonstration of what is wrong with our financial rescue attempts.

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