Re: Trade policy

[Paul Altesman <paltesman@xxxxxxx>]

Paul Davidson writes:

> [When the international capital markets seized up in the Fall of 1998 -- I
> actually was called to the UN in Geneva for a private meeting of finace
> ministers and central bankers from many countries -- besides the G7 -- so
> that
> my IMCU plan could be discussed-- and a diplimatic format for such a proposal
> be arranged. Unfortunately, while some were working on the diplomatic format,
> the world was able to muddle through -- and the proposal was abandoned.]
>
>
> But, of course, why should we discusss such sensible proposals -- when there
> are esoteric papers presented at the New University .
>
>
>
> Paul

These are not my papers nor my conference, but I really urge you try to
actually READ the papers before characterizing them.  Some were just posted at:
http://www.newschool.edu/cepa/events/globmyths03.htm
the rest will no doubt be available shortly.

You will note that many of the authors drew heavily on their experience as
serious players in decades of meetings on Lac Leman (not to mention at the
Bank and Fund) including as key advisors, U.N. and World Bank officials,
and senior government players.  I know it is rare to find people who have
spent many years in both worlds but they do exist :-)

Paul A.