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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (7623)7/31/2000 10:24:34 PM
From: Ken98  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
And coming soon to a theater near you:

<<Thailand and the Emerging Asian Crisis
31 July 2000
Summary

Signs are emerging in Southeast Asia that strongly suggest a relapse of the economic crisis that struck the region in 1997. Ironically, events in Thailand – where the crisis began – are leading indicators of a larger regional trend. The region is caught in vicious cycle: unable to muster the political will to reform economies and steadily unraveling economies that undermine political will. The question now is whether events will be contained in Southeast Asia – or spread north to China and Japan. >>

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These guys have been rock solid in their analysis (both economic and political) the last couple of years - always a good read. I remember they came out with a report about Argentina when they were having problems and the report concluded that it would blow over pretty quickly. And this was at a time when most in media were talking about it going in the toilet.



To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (7623)7/31/2000 10:38:41 PM
From: pater tenebrarum  Respond to of 436258
 
imo the IMF's credibility would be shot to hell if it had to bail out Asia again...a bail-out by the ESF would probably provoke a political outcry. Mexico's at least next door.