Well, Dennis, your presentation may have been ahead of its time. Today, 3/2/2008, Some Eastern Europe countries found themselves with loans valued in Swiss Francs while their own currency was suddenly devalued. Now they have a much greater debt than the original commitment. It seems that Banker's arithmetic is skewed in favor of the banks in countries having the most stable currencies. I suppose if you can keep other countries in debt to yours, then you can always hold that high ground. Sad.
Well, Dennis, your presentation may have been ahead of its time. Today, 3/2/2008, Some Eastern Europe countries found themselves with loans valued in Swiss Francs while their own currency was suddenly devalued. Now they have a much greater debt than the original commitment. It seems that Banker's arithmetic is skewed in favor of the banks in countries having the most stable currencies. I suppose if you can keep other countries in debt to yours, then you can always hold that high ground. Sad.
desertlight 3 years ago