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- Randall Parker
- I am a Professor of Economics at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. My research focuses on macroeconomics and economic history in general and the economics of the Great Depression in particular. I have authored two books, Reflections on the Great Depression and The Economics of the Great Depression: A Twenty-First Century Look Back at the Economics of the Interwar Era and edited The Seminal Works of the Great Depression. I am currently working on my fourth book Interwar Historical Antecedents of Modern Inflation Targeting and I am the co-editor (with Robert Whaples) of The Handbook of Major Events in Economic History and The Handbook of Modern Economic History. I have also traveled the country giving speeches on the state of the macroeconomy and other economic issues to many trade and business associations. When I am not thinking about the economy I am either chasing ducks, handicapping horses or arranging a fine dining experience. Lastly, the opinions expressed on this blog are mine alone and do not reflect upon East Carolina University in any way or manner, in whole or in part, now and forever more under the canopy of heaven.
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1 comment:
It seems that the West is not as impotent as the author suggests. After initiative from Poland and request from new Ukraine president, today EU approved the process for political integration of EU in Ukraine. And this time around, do not expect demonstrations (Yanukowic was overthrown because he rejected that idea and signed document for closer ties with Russia).
So ironically, so far everything that Putin does backfires. Ukrainians are for once united against common enemy. US and EU gives money and may try to help with energy needs so that there are weaker economic ties with Russia. And if Putin takes Crimea, militarily or by referendum, some say that it would actually solve a lot of issues in Ukraine because it would be so much harder to elect pro-Russian president anymore. And who knows, maybe one day Ukraine will become part of NATO and will be just at the Russian's doorstep.
As a Pole it is hard to watch what is going on across the border. So I am just praying for my Slavic compatriots and I am amazed how they can show so much restrained so far. I think it is the only way to play this game and have a chance to win.
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