If they are shot periodically, as in the Soviet Union, that is Planning. If they come to their offices at 10, have frequent breaks and long lunch hours, leave at five, and generally create a pleasant atmosphere, as in England, there is no development. Issawi s Factor of Error Experts in advanced countries underestimate by a factor of 2 to 4 the ability of people in underdeveloped countries to do anything technical. All societies have a mechanism for wasting labor. The less you enjoy serving on committees, the more likely you are to be pressed to do so.
All countries hate their immediate neighbors and like the next but one.
The Issawi-Wilcox Principle Problems increase in geometric ratio, solutions in arithmetic ratio. Steven Wright's Rules 1. All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.