Skarbeck: A new type of index fund is gaining investor interest
Recently, financial academics, like Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates, have published white papers supporting a different type of index investing. They call their creation “smart beta.
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Hicks: Traditional economic development doesn’t work
The cost of luring a firm to town has skyrocketed, while the benefits have plummeted. The United States has created more than 90 million net new jobs over the past 45 years, but fewer “attractable” jobs are available today than in 1969.
DINING: Washington Street staple rises again under new name
Javier’s Hacienda takes over the spot formerly occupied by El Sol. And, yes, the donkey is still there.
LOU’S VIEWS: Actors Theatre creates a loverly ‘My Fair Lady’
A good production needs to treat these familiar characters as people instead of icons and the songs as spontaneous bursts of emotional truth, not as a greatest-hits package.
Council should pass Ballard preschool plan
Those of us interested in reforming public education should urge support from the Democrats on the City-County Council for Mayor Ballard’s preschool funding plan that was delayed recently.
Cut casinos loose to fend for themselves
Do Indiana legislators have any kind of collective vision and perspective [Sept. 15]?
VIEWPOINT: Don’t delay Pence’s health plan
As the chief executive officers of the four largest health systems in central Indiana, we understand the dire situation facing hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers who lack health insurance.
KENNEDY: The age of propaganda
We live in an age of disinformation. Fox News, MSNBC, CNN. Some are better than others, but not much.
LOPRESTI: For a letter to Coach Knight, a few possible additions
Has the IU legend changed his tune on late games? What about mending fences while there’s time?
MORRIS: Commercial real estate has an energy we haven’t seen in awhile
Panelists, and attendance, at IBJ’s Commercial Real Estate Power Breakfast brought a positive vibe.
KIM: Worlds of sports, finance continue to collide
Instead of assembling a pretend roster for your fantasy football league, how would you like to actually own a piece of Andrew Luck or your favorite player?
HICKS: Focus on shrinking the federal government
Small-government sentiment runs strong in Indiana, and we can be pleased with the resulting low taxes, thoughtful regulatory environment and greater personal freedom. Still, I think much of the small-government movement in Indiana targets the wrong problems.
DINING: Sandwich shop pleases with cheeses
Thanks to a “Shark Tank” score, Tom + Chee is spreading. Thoughts on its first Indy location.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eiteljorg show evokes many stories
Annual “Quest for the West” exhibition stresses the familiar over the innovative. And that’s just how collectors like it.
Kennedy criticized wrong interest group
Sheila Kennedy again shows her liberal bias in her [Sept. 8] commentary on civics. She complains about the lack of knowledge of “we the people” about our government and our electoral processes, but decides to tie it to political contributions.
Think long term for Asherwood’s future
IBJ’s [Sept. 8] report on the for-sale listing of the Simon family’s 106-acre estate, Asherwood, in Carmel presents a great opportunity for a new owner to reforest the 18-hole golf course.
CONTERNO: Attack diabetes epidemic together
The numbers tell an urgent story: Diabetes is a global epidemic that strikes close to home.
RUSTHOVEN: No dispute about civil illiteracy
My friend and Taking Issues counterpart Sheila Kennedy and I disagree on many things. But Kennedy, who heads Indiana University’s Center for Civic Literacy, is dead right about the woeful ignorance among Americans about our history and governmental system.
MAURER: Roll up your sleeves for Indy Do Day
Service event is as good for you and your customers as for the causes you will help.