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From "The Stock Exchange from Within" by Van Antwerp, William C. (William Clarkson)
William C. Van Antwerp
A busy stockbroker and author of the book.
Core Belief
"The Stock Exchange is a vital and misunderstood institution that plays a necessary role in the economic health of the country."
Worldview
Sees the world through the lens of economics and finance, believing that free markets and the efficient allocation of capital are essential for progress.
Personality
Appears to be intelligent, well-read, and deeply concerned about the public perception of the Stock Exchange. He is defensive of the institution but willing to acknowledge its flaws. He seems to genuinely believe in the economic importance of the Stock Exchange and wants to educate the public.
In Their Own Words
"In so far as these pages reflect the thoughts of a busy stockbroker, distracted by many duties and lacking in literary skill, they have but little merit and the writer entertains no illusions regarding them."
"The public is asked to disregard the utterances of demagogues and self-seekers and to consider facts. That done, the American spirit of fair play may be confidently relied upon."
"Bear in mind that this result, moreover, is best accomplished when the organization is so controlled by rigid rules of business morality as to insure to every one who does business there, great and small, rich and poor, an absolutely square deal."
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