Re: [eia] economic phase question

In our past games, loans - like all other economic details - have been private matters between the loaner and the loanee. I don't see any reason to change that interpretation, unless we decide that we prefer open economics more generally. That is, if we would all feel comfortable making our economic phase decisions publicly available, so that there is external accountability, that would be fine by me. But in the past, we have always left it up to each player's honor and diligence to ensure that everything is taken care of correctly. (Of course, those who have questions, like JJ did, are encouraged to ask.)

So the essence of my response is: if economic phases are private, then loans should be private; if economic phases are public, then loans should be public.

kdh

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From: J.J. Young

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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 10:52 AM

Subject: Re: [eia] economic phase question

There is no rule at all that I can find, so I'm asking for everyone's opinion before we get to the economic phase.

-JJY

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From: Kyle H

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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 1:31 AM

Subject: Re: [eia] economic phase question

What's the basis of this question? Is there a rules interpretation that needs to be made?

kdh

----- Original Message -----

From: J.J. Young

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Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 12:54 AM

Subject: [eia] economic phase question

Will the transfer of loans (between major powers and between major powers and their free states) and/or their amounts be secret or public knowledge ?

-JJY