RogueTrader, et.al,
In line with your thinking here, you might all enjoy a new book:
The Big Mo. by Mark Roeder
Quote... " ...by 2009 the total amount of derivatives outstanding was $680Trillion... and the entire economic output of the world (GDP) is about $50 Trillion..."
Sort of puts it all into perspective, I think
Not trying to prove anything here though!
Regards K
