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Paul S. Sarbanes: Warren Buffett has warned us that derivatives are time bombs, both for the parties that deal in them and the economic…

On the recordOctober 31, 2005
Warren Buffett has warned us that derivatives are time bombs, both for the parties that deal in them and the economic system.
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Paul S. Sarbanes

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Sarbanes cites Buffett's warning about the risks of derivatives.

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