Newton’s Third Law suggests that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.  While that law may apply to the world of physics his principle is of no use when it comes to politics.  While there is no group that reacts with such consistency to the forces of social mood as policymakers and regulators their reaction always runs with mood not against it. For investors and business leaders knowing how policymakers will react to changes in social mood is critical.  Changes in social mood alter our collective confidence and reshape our preferences and the choices we make.  ...