but the casino aspect of the economy has grown stronger and more pervasive over time. Look at a chart of the 10 year US bond. The interest rates have plummeted over the last 30 years. These low rates have intensified the casino aspect of the stock market.<p>The rates were lowered after the crashes of 2001-2002 and 2008-2009. But the rates cannot be lowered any more. Why? They are at zero, effectively.<p>That is different.