BK>> And so did productivity, so the reasoning is specious at best.
BK>> The better choice is to keep unemployment down to 4% or lower,
BK>> and shift a few other things around, but that would have
BK>> political dangers.

BK>> And just where have you been hiding, stranger?

 AH> I've been in this echo (as I was once co-moderator) for a
 AH> little while. I read a few others, but don't post, as I
 AH> have too much difficulty typing these days, so being active
 AH> in one echo is plenty.

 AH> Thanks for asking.  *adh*

 Glad to see you back.

BOB KLAHN bob.klahn{at}sev.org   http://home.toltbbs.com/bobklahn

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