It seems Caterpillar has decided to go rather than have a go. One of the worlds most disruptive economic rationalists (my words) suggested last week that if it had done the latter, it might have conquered the global economy. He said other nations could learn from the colloquial Australian expression. This should be the spirit of the 21st century global economy, he said. Australia is well suited by character and culture to be a great success in it. For Australia is on the cusp of becoming something rare and valuable in this new world - an egalitarian, meritocracy, with more than a touch of libertarianism. This is the same man who urged listeners to embrace their Australian values (?), embrace immigration and disrupt the global economy. The irony in his remarks is not lost on me. My grandfather is probably spinning in his grave. themercury.au/news/tasmania/major-jobs-blow-for-north-west-as-caterpillar-to-shed-200-more-jobs-and-shift-to-thailand/story-fnj4f7k1-1226753341153
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 07:20:38 +0000
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