Brad�s Journal of Economic Perspectives just published a series of articles on Africa. The first World Bank oriented article is a raving right wing job. I think that I sent something from Deaton�s article already. The final article of the symposium sounded very much like Max and Brad. It is full of all sorts of positive indicators � some like the spread of education and health do make a strong case for progress. Brad, as an editor of this symposium, where can we look to get a feel for those who are left behind? In the same vein, I imagine how I would look at the U.S. if I were an outsider. Would the typical sort of progress data that we use suggest the fate of those who need but cannot get health care, housing � ? -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
