Word: balcerowicz
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Walesa is trying to win the support of intellectuals, who bristle at his populist style, by meeting with them and urging them to give "a newcomer" a chance. He has even suggested that if elected he will ask Leszek Balcerowicz, the Finance Minister and architect of the austerity measures that are at the center of Poland's economic-reform plan, to be the next Prime Minister. Some Poles view that as a welcome promise of continuity in economic policy; others see it as proof that Walesa's campaign is inspired more by personal ambition than the desire to make significant...
Still, the Americans were impressed with the candor of Polish leaders and their determination to pursue tough reform measures. Polish Deputy Prime Minister Leszek Balcerowicz was especially forthright in outlining an ambitious program to sell off state-owned enterprises, balance the budget, break the back of hyperinflation and move toward currency convertibility. Said Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter, who led the mission: "We listened, and all we had to do was say 'Amen...