2012-08-06ritholtz.com

While everyone from Tony Blair to Nouriel Roubini is debating whether or not bankers should be hung, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg provide some fascinating historical context.

Financial criminals throughout history have been beaten, tortured and even put to death, with little evidence that severe punishments have consistently deterred

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