Economic Rhetoric
If people mean "centrally-planned" why can't they just say it?
the rapid rise in food prices is creating a severe problem for some of the world's poor and does require urgent, and coordinated response
What does he mean by "coordinated"? I read it to mean some for of government intervention, rather than a focus on free market forces. But is that a proper use of the term coordination? What about:
It reminds me of how bureaucrats so often like to use the term "robust". If "robustness" means that it works away from ideal conditions, then what about:
I'm not saying that there's a single "right" definition here, just expressing concern that people have developed a secret language I'm not aware of, where innuendo towards government is made and understood, despite using words that might also imply laissez-faire.
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