We live in exciting times

In his weekly commentary, SMU adjunct faculty member Larry Haverkamp cited examples such as the Swiss taking the cap off their currency and the 60-per cent drop in oil prices in just six months as proof that we have had more economic excitement since January 1 than we usually see in a decade. He is also hopeful that commercial banks would put new money to use by lending it to companies and households, so as to help boost the economy.