Bethany McLean quotes

Home ownership was the fig leaf for the rise in subprime lending. But that was really about cash-out refinancings, not buying homes. (Bethany McLean)
No city embraced privatization more eagerly than Chicago, where I live. View quote
Bethany McLean
Choices of right or wrong are not presented to you in black and white. If they were, I'm sure most people would choose white. View quote
Bethany McLean
When Warren Buffett invests in a company, he is conferring upon that company something very unique: his credibility. View quote
Bethany McLean
Privatization of assets that most of us consider public goods - like airports and highways - has a long, often-uncontroversial history. View quote
Bethany McLean
Capital isn't this pile of money sitting somewhere; it's an accounting construct. View quote
Bethany McLean