Anyone see an article about a 24 yr old in charge of the Iraq Stock Market

[alcuno]

I read it within the last few days and was arguing with my dad who said he didn't believe it. The article says that the US put a 24 year old American, with no experience, in charge of bringing back the Baghdad Stock Market. I either read it online or in the SP Times and I can't find it anywhere. Did anyone see this?

[filterfish]

1. WSJ article

couldn't believe it

here's the link - http://www.collegejournal.com/globalcareers/newstrends/20040202-dreazen.html

[Jacobin]

2. Hi and welcome to DU

:hi:

The new stock market guy must be a true believer of the neo-con fables. That seems to be the only requirement for a job with the junta in IraqNam

[On the Road]

3. Welcome to DU, Filterfish!

:hi:

So much for the grownups being in charge. In financial markets there's tremendous opportunity for fraud and manipulation. Whoever set the rules for a stock market should be canny, experienced, and beleive in the need for disclosure and regulation. Doesn't sound like the right guy.

[alcuno]

5. Thanks a lot.

This is exactly what I was looking for - and sourced from the WSJ is a bonus.

[newyawker99]

7. Hi filterfish!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[BlueEyedSon]

4. He was appointed in JANUARY 2004

FYI

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=%22Jay+Hallen+%22+january+2004&btnG=Search

[alcuno]

6. Excellent. More fuel for my fire.