[128] Galbraith does not refer to Bruno & Sachs (1985), but it is useful to note that this B&S analysis would be a major part for the explanations of the ordeal in the 1970s - which analysis apparently was insufficiently understood by Carter and Volcker. Also, a reference for the Volcker years is Hadjimichalakis (1984).
[129] Also Paul Krugman remarks, and expresses regret, that many of the poor become the victims of the Fed’s anti-inflation policy: but he doesn’t add that policy can be different.
[130] In May 2004 my employment concerned a cost-effectiveness analysis of population based screening for cervical cancer and its precursors: which indicates the job flexibility required.
[131] There were problems of bankruptcy of the distributer Gopher Publishers during most of 2003-2004, though interested readers could get the PDF of DRGTPE from my website.
[132] Saramago’s new book speaks about a town where 83% of the population decides, silently and without any voiced protests, to vote a blank. The number 83% is a masterly stroke since it sounds much more realistic than 80% or 75% or 51%. But, is there any link with Fortuyn’s 17% result or is it just coincidence ?
[133] “niet gewoon rechts, maar extreem rechts”
[134] “Hij gaat een grens over die je niet mag passeren. Nederland, word wakker !” and “Je wordt wakker, en je ziet Le Pen. Je wordt wakker en je ziet Fortuyn.”
[135] “een gevaarlijk man”
[136] “het leiderstype-Mussolini”
[137] “buitengewoon minderwaardig mens”