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ERIC HANSON: THE MAGIC HAND OF THE MARKET

August 11, 2011

Eric Hanson’s elegant illustration for the September issue of The Atlantic resonates with all those watching the recent market swings with horrified awe.

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“My point in this simple drawing is that the so-called ‘Magic Hand of the Markets’ does indeed direct and correct the forces that determine our fates,” explains Eric. “What should be obvious, though, is that the magic hand of an unregulated market corrects some fates more than others, protects some more than others, favors some fortunes more than others…”

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