......and it is not just the poor.  The middle class is also experiencing the pinch.

Shirley


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From: Alan Maynard <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:13:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Excellence in Public Policy; Seminar in Celebration of Julian Le Grand

Lots of frustration here too Uwe. But at least we do not screw the poor "so 
well" as you do!! Best as ever Alan


On Mar 6 2011, Uwe E. Reinhardt wrote:

> Shows you the difference between British and American health policy 
> wonks. Julian has been a health policy wonk for 40 years and looks 40 
> years old. We us wonks are 40 years old but look 60, because it has been 
> so frustrating.
>
> ________________________________ From: Anglo-American Health Policy 
> Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Scheffler 
> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 10:54 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: 
> Re: Excellence in Public Policy; Seminar in Celebration of Julian Le 
> Grand
>
>All
>I agree with May-it would wonderful to see it
>Best
>Richard Scheffler
>
> From: Anglo-American Health Policy Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
> On Behalf Of May Tsung-Mei Cheng Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 2:02 AM To: 
> [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Excellence in Public Policy; Seminar in 
> Celebration of Julian Le Grand
>
> What a shame probably most of those of us on this side of the Atlantic 
> will have to miss this lovely event. Would you please videotape it and 
> share?
>
>May
>
> From: Anglo-American Health Policy Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
> On Behalf Of Adam Oliver Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 1:42 PM To: 
> [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: Excellence in Public Policy; Seminar in 
> Celebration of Julian Le Grand
>
>
> If you'd like to attend the following, please send a note to 
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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> ________________________________ From: Lsehsc Sent: 28 February 2011 
> 17:39 Subject: Excellence in Public Policy; Seminar in Celebration of 
> Julian Le Grand
>
>21 February 2011
>
>
>Dear Friend
>
>Excellence in Public Policy
>
>Seminar in Celebration of Julian Le Grand
>
> We are delighted to invite you to a Seminar to mark Julian Le Grand's 
> forty years as a leading academic and policy analyst. The Seminar will be 
> hosted by LSE Health and Social Care and chaired by Howard Davies, 
> Director of the LSE. It will take place at the School on 24 May 2011, 
> 15.00 - 17.00, followed by a Reception.
>
> For excellent public policy, it is necessary to have a clear idea of both 
> the ends to be achieved (including equity, quality and efficiency), and 
> the means for achieving those ends (including the structure of motivation 
> and incentives, and the appropriate balance between market and state). 
> Julian has made major contributions in all of these areas, and this 
> Seminar is an opportunity for distinguished academics and commentators to 
> reflect on his work while developing their own ideas. Speakers include 
> Professor Carol Propper of Imperial College and the University of 
> Bristol; Professor Peter Taylor-Gooby of the University of Kent; Nick 
> Timmins, Public Policy Editor of the Financial Times; Professor Albert 
> Weale of University College, London; and, of course, Julian himself.
>
> We would be most pleased if you are able to attend. Further details and 
> registration information are provided in the attached invitation. We look 
> forward to hearing from you.
>
>
>Yours sincerely
>
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>Howard Davies, Director,
>London School of Economics and Political Science
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>Professor Martin Knapp
>LSE Health and Social Care
>
>Professor Elias Mossialos
>LSE Health and Social Care
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>
>
> Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic 
> communications disclaimer: http://lse.ac.uk/emailDisclaimer