================= HES POSTING ================= I also had one personal encounter with Stigler. I was invited by the SF Fed to have lunch with him. I was to be the token outsider, the rest of the party consisting of friends or colleagues of his. At lunch, he was charming and open. I enjoyed his company. Afterwards, he gave a lecture. I asked a question. His response was intolerant. The contrast took me back. Here was a nice guy. You could even have an open talk in private, but in the open his private views should not be challenged. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [log in to unmask] ============ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ============ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]