mobil/exxon merger

1998-12-03 Thread Jock McCardell
If this merger is based (as claimed by the respective CEOs) on rationalisation of producers because of declining consumption of oil how does this affect the timeline on the 'tank is empty' equation? rgds jock

In Bolivia (fwd)

1998-12-03 Thread Michael Gurstein
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 15:53:23 -0500 From: Charles Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Forum on Labor in the Global Economy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: In Bolivia From an observer in Bolivia This morning I joined some union friends in

Invitation (fwd)

1998-12-03 Thread Michael Gurstein
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:21:08 +1300 From: janice [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Invitation Invitation to an international meeting in Paris, 11-12 December 1998 Dear friends, You should already have received an email from us,

Re: More Angell Dust

1998-12-03 Thread Cordell, Arthur: DPP
Thanx for the posting. Angel's papers represent a different view. One that is important to understand. We are trying to have Ian Angell as a guest on the FW list. Mike Gurstein is in contact with Angell. Stay tuned. If it happens it is likely to be soon and it is likely to LIVELY. In the

nettime short-term capital (fwd)

1998-12-03 Thread Michael Gurstein
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:19:22 -0500 From: t byfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: nettime short-term capital Praise to Alan Greenspan, for Protecting the Rich by Michael M. Thomas This column is being written in advance

Fwd: Re: advertising barter feeding internet growth

1998-12-03 Thread David Burman
Dear futurework people. This is about a community response to the Y2K problem. Is this an important issue? I admit to not having paid it much attention. David X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.2 (16) Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 09:05:56 Subject: Re:

Re: (FW) Data and projects (simulation)

1998-12-03 Thread Steve Kurtz
Hi Mike all, I've been away, and just got to your post. I'm familiar with the World Game site. It is likely that their software is not nearly as comprehensive nor as flexible as the Global System Simulator one. For those interested in receiving a detailed description of the system, I have it in

WP: World Bank Turns Up Criticism Of the IMF (fwd)

1998-12-03 Thread Michael Gurstein
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:27:37 -0500 From: Robert Weissman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list STOP-IMF [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WP: World Bank Turns Up Criticism Of the IMF (fwd) World Bank Turns Up Criticism Of the IMF By Paul Blustein

Re: Burson-Marsteller: PR For The New World Order

1998-12-03 Thread Brian McAndrews
I'd like to try to keep this thread alive. I'm surprised that my posting of Vaclav Havel's speech didn't generate a peep from FWers. He had some important things to say about the mass media(among other things). He suggested that it may be more influential than politicians on the general state of

G7 Solution to Global Financial Crisis (fwd)

1998-12-03 Thread Michael Gurstein
-- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 12:26:42 -0500 From: Michel Chossudovsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: G7 "Solution" to Global Financial Crisis THE G7 "SOLUTION" TO THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: A MARSHALL PLAN FOR CREDITORS AND SPECULATORS by Michel

request for information on simulations

1998-12-03 Thread Douglas P. Wilson
I am looking for more information about economic and other large-scale simulations. I'd particularly like to find a mailing list where simulation may be discussed and web pages containing links to simulation resources. If you know of anything that might be appropriate please let me know, and

Re: request for information on simulations

1998-12-03 Thread peter stoyko
Greetings ... I don't know if this is any help, but Ottawa has a number of sources that peddle large scale macro modeling. The Canadian Dept of Finance has a macro modeling system that they run their budget projections off of, but guard their system like it was the Crown diamonds. Likewise,

more on simulation, and replies to some comments

1998-12-03 Thread Douglas P. Wilson
This is a reply to several more messages about my project to do a simulation of the world economy, but before I get on with replying, I'd like to clear up some possible misunderstandings. Since my post containing some tentative requirements analysis the silence has been deafening, with even