It is a notorious, yet unappreciated fact, that speculative enterprises lie at the foundation of all financial disorder, for which, if a remedy can be provided, the very considerable talent and time which is now devoted to it would be turned into channels of general usefulness and productiveness.
Woodhull points out that speculative ventures contribute to financial disorder and suggests redirecting efforts to productive activities.
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