Good analysis

I read with keen interest the two feature articles by Dr. Thee Kian Wie titled Why the West grew rich as the rest grew poor, which appeared in The Jakarta Post edition of Sept. 21, 1999 and Sept. 22, 1999. The critical review and analysis of David Landes' latest book, The wealth and poverty of nations -- Why some are so rich and some so poor, deserve congratulations and a pat on the back.

I was highly impressed with the analysis, particularly when Dr. Thee linked it with the current Indonesian economic crisis. However, the policy's challenges, opportunities and weaknesses pointed out in the articles can provide a good lesson to our policy elites in many developing countries. Cheers and keep it up!

RAPHAEL LENGESA NOMBO

Yogyakarta