> They might read research, but they aren't personally funding it. might read, or have someone else tell them the important bits. This cost money either way >

> They might read research, but they aren't personally funding it. might read, or have someone else tell them the important bits. This cost money either way > Through your taxpaying dollars, just like every other government worker? If this were the case, why are the politicians even trading stocks to begin with? if they wanted money why not be a private individual and then there would be no scrutiny on trading stocks.