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Which Changes Will Business Believe In?

With Democrats in charge of both the White House and Congress, CFOs worry about the impact on taxes, labor, and health care.

December 1, 2008

As President-Elect Barack Obama prepares to take office next month, many are wondering what a Democratic Administration and Congress will mean for the business climate in the United States. "Everyone knows the pendulum is swinging, but many CFOs are concerned it might swing too far," says John Graham, professor of finance at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. While there is no shortage of policies that might be affected, here's the prognosis for some top concerns of CFOs: Read more...

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