tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post4833820037994935542..comments2024-02-11T19:28:27.997+11:00Comments on Personal Reflections: Economics, public policy and the importance of the smallJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-75797221067443287132015-04-14T20:09:47.566+10:002015-04-14T20:09:47.566+10:00Perhaps you are all those, things, Winton! I did i...Perhaps you are all those, things, Winton! I did indeed, kvd, but I am waiting for my gin! And, Evan, both and perhaps a little more.<br /><br />JS is entitled to his views, too, kvd. You can be crabby! Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-89204222426743030132015-04-14T19:17:53.278+10:002015-04-14T19:17:53.278+10:00I view myself as a classical liberal. My former wo...<i>I view myself as a classical liberal. My former work colleagues view me as a loose cannon. Evan says I am a neo liberal. kvd sees me as the typical two handed economist. Jim is very kind. He says I am thoughtful.</i><br /><br />And that's the problem right there. You need to get a consistent persona. Talk to my mate Stitch. He'll sort you right out :)<br /><br />kvdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-37076580808900825632015-04-14T19:06:58.149+10:002015-04-14T19:06:58.149+10:00Neo-liberalism + managerialism?Neo-liberalism + managerialism?Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355215688351759230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-61517028919869131372015-04-14T18:56:35.108+10:002015-04-14T18:56:35.108+10:00Not to gin you up Jim, but I hope you took my comm...Not to gin you up Jim, but I hope you took my comment as respectful and affectionate towards both Winton and the other side of the dutch :)<br /><br />ps: always wondered why "one of us" would seek to row there, but "none of them" ever try the opposite? Maybe a question for Winton?<br /><br />kvdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-50999083116086704232015-04-14T18:55:10.698+10:002015-04-14T18:55:10.698+10:00I view myself as a classical liberal. My former wo...I view myself as a classical liberal. My former work colleagues view me as a loose cannon. Evan says I am a neo liberal. kvd sees me as the typical two handed economist. <br />Jim is very kind. He says I am thoughtful.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-51896201530414813172015-04-14T18:18:41.363+10:002015-04-14T18:18:41.363+10:00May I beg for a gin and tonic, kvd? Perhaps a sher...May I beg for a gin and tonic, kvd? Perhaps a sherry as well? I will deal with your comment properly later. Damn, I have neither gin now tonic!Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-89806499123890649602015-04-14T18:14:19.847+10:002015-04-14T18:14:19.847+10:00That's always difficult, Winton. I get some fe...That's always difficult, Winton. I get some feel for this by doing web searches. I haven't done a detailed analysis of your reach, but it appears not inconsiderable.<br /><br />Evan, it is to a degree, but it has quite a few things added onto it because it is placed in a KPI, evaluation frame. Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-92213449890398591082015-04-14T18:11:25.335+10:002015-04-14T18:11:25.335+10:00Well, I always read Winton's stuff, but I rare...Well, I always read Winton's stuff, but I rarely comment because I find it hard to engage when the author himself takes no actual position? I'd love to debate some of his chosen topics, but on the one hand..., and then...<br /><br />Anyway, what does the 'New Zealand model' suggest about this? The land of premier Rugby, of Maori aggression in both attack AND defence (few people acknowledge this counterpoint), of polite but firm resolve?<br /><br />We maybe need a few more backroom meetings; please pass the Iced Volvos, and practise your hurrumphs :)<br /><br />kvdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-610355426027858272015-04-14T12:39:46.501+10:002015-04-14T12:39:46.501+10:00I agree Jim. I am inclined to name that mental fr...I agree Jim. I am inclined to name that mental frame 'neo-liberalism'.<br /><br />Would you name it that way or give it another?Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355215688351759230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-74679722069105476912015-04-14T09:56:14.534+10:002015-04-14T09:56:14.534+10:00Hi Jim, thanks for your links to recent articles o...Hi Jim, thanks for your links to recent articles on my blog.<br />It would be nice to get more comments. The data I obtain from Blogger suggests that some articles get a fair amount of attention, but most of the time I can only guess who might be reading.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.com