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| Michael Justin Lee |
Michael Justin Lee:
For that matter, one could issue one [statement] now on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders to give reporters a jump on their coverage. Here it is: “We remain committed to the principles of economic cooperation, cross-border investment and trade liberalization, and pledge our mutual support for the achievement of global peace and prosperity.” Not too bad, eh? Took all of sixty seconds.
The business world knows all about client relations. But for goodness’ sake, with all that meeting convening, when does any work get done? But maybe the conclusion is right before us. Although the world economy is definitely not back to full strength, it is also definitely no longer flat on the canvas. If the major economies were able to achieve this by sending these grandees out and away to issue bland and trite declarations, then consider how much better they could do by thinking up even more such events for them to attend.
That said, maybe we do want President Obama to attend meetings like this after all. And Vice President Biden too. And how about Treasury Secretary Jack Lew? The more the merrier.
How about sending them all to the Atlantic-Pacific Business and Economic Forum? Or to the Euro-American Governmental Chamber of Prosperity? Or to the Seven Continents’ Global Prosperity Caucus?
Never mind what they talk about. Just imagine all the economic benefit to the hosting city just from sales at the souvenir concessions and hot dog stands. That benefit alone may make these endeavors worthwhile.More in the Washington Times.
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