one possible point in J. Stiglitz's favor: hasn't he written a book that argues that a rapid transition from a centrally-planned economy to a full-scale market economy is a bad idea? or am I reading book jackets incorrectly? always judging books by their covers, ;-) in pen-l solidarity, Jim Devine [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Econ. Dept., Loyola Marymount Univ. 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045-8410 USA 310/338-2948 (daytime, during workweek); FAX: 310/338-1950 "It takes a busload of faith to get by." -- Lou Reed.
