The French elections were a tragedy. From what I understand, the left comes in without a program. Please correct me if I am wrong. They will offer a kindler, gentler neo-liberalism, something like Giscard. The people will become disgusted, giving more credibility to the right. It is sad that we are in such a mess as to look to a disaster in the making like this as a ray of hope. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]