Argentina's unemployment rate has been heading upward since the mid-1980s (it's now 15%) because the tax bite is so large.

FORBES: The Confidence Question

Meanwhile, although the rules under consideration may make life much more complicated and costly for many U.S. investment banks, bank stock prices are heading happily upward, on news from Europe promising resolution of the knotty fiscal and monetary issues there.

FORBES: Volcker Rule Trumps Euro Euphoria For Financal Sector Outlook

Before the auction, I argued that I didn't see this happening, but going by the astronomical figures attained, we will have to tread warily to ensure the integrity of the game stays strong and heading in an upward direction.

BBC: Justin Langer column