Dear Colleagues, You have been called to Paris to advise the new socialist/communist parliamentary coalition. It now falls to you to propose how to implement your untested ideas. Obvious constraints include: the deficiencies of working class political organization, the uncooperativeness of other European governments (in varying degrees), and "Globalization." My question is, what are your policy priorities, particularly with regard to employment, wages, taxes, public spending, trade, and fiscal policy? Which way do you steer France, given the current context of debate on unification, neo-liberalism, etc.? You may assume any optimistic scenario of associated political mobilization you wish, though it would help to make such assumptions explicit. But I'm really interested in your policy advice, starting from square one (today). I will be sole judge, subject to advice from hand- picked cronies and unsolicited kibbitzing. All offers of bribery will be given sincere consideration. Best answer gets a free beer with me at the Ha' Penny Lion (across the street from EPI). Second prize is two free beers. Put up or shut up, and have a nice day. Waiting for leadership, MBS =================================================== Max B. Sawicky Economic Policy Institute [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1660 L Street, NW 202-775-8810 (voice) Ste. 1200 202-775-0819 (fax) Washington, DC 20036 Opinions above do not necessarily reflect the views of anyone associated with the Economic Policy Institute. ===================================================
