====================== HES POSTING ================== In response to Brad De Long's request for more info: There are a number of books on the repression of left leaning academics in the McCarthy Era. I think Paul Sweezy was one economist. But I leave you to consult the large literature under the topic "McCarthy Era" in your library. My other example is drawn from the history of the Department of Economics at the University of Saskatchewan in the 1930s. One W.W. Swanson, a graduate of Chicago and Head of the Department, harassed and repressed Keynesians. The history of the Department having been only somewhat written, and as yet unpublished, I can give you no reference. I suspect that this Saskatchewan experience was not unique, but you may correct me in this. Robin Neill ============ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ============ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]