Because Ajit's most recent missive in our discussion of the issue of technical change and its implementation in practice (and related issues such as the absolute vs. relative immiseration theory) got into extreme repetition, insults, and the like, I've decided to respond to Ajit off-list. If he wants to respond to my missive on-list, that's fine. If anyone wants a copy of my contribution, I can send you one. in pen-l solidarity, Jim Devine [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clawww.lmu.edu/1997F/ECON/jdevine.html Academic version of a Bette Midler song: "you are the hot air beneath my wings."