Friday, April 24, 2009

A well-known and well-regarded economist, focussed on Burma, Dr. Sean Turnell, urges U.S. to tighten sanctions.



Turning the screw -- short and long screws -- Photo copyright Kyi May Kaung.




Metro (subway) ticket from Obama's Inauguration. Photo copyright Kyi May Kaung.

The Obama administration has said it is reviewing Burma policy.


http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=15527

Bravo!

It's true, as I have been saying all along these past 20+ years, it is the junta and its command economy that is impoverishing the country.

Kyi May Kaung.

In the interests of full disclosure, I am a board member of Burma Economic Watch and share Dr. Turnell's views.

It's still too expensive--but I saw the movie online--maybe if something good happens to me--I will buy the book.

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Elephant-Pass-Nihal-Silva/dp/9558095389