Then he learned, by trial and error, that he was best suited to connect the quirks of individual psychology with big-picture social dynamics.

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In fact, management is nothing more than individual psychology applied collectively.

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With the psychology of the individual investor eroded by both the economic slowdown and market volatility, and corporate earnings reaching a defining low point, or bottom, the backdrop for Merrill (nyse: MER - news - people ) can only brighten.

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