Rest go down under. 1.4 Money is the ground floor of the castle of cards. 1.5 Common man does not understand economics. He simply uses the money and hopes for the best. Shares are symbols.
Shares mean different things to different people.
Suffice it to say that shares are symbols. The directors and other managers are honest and good business men. They will do business, earn money and share the same with the shareholders. The auditors are honest and capable experts. Courts will give effective justice.