United Nations and Nation-Building
In: International Journal, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 20
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In: International Journal, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 20
In: United States - United Nations Information Series 6
In: Department of State Publication 2573
In: The Polish quarterly of international affairs, Band 4, Heft 1, S. 129-148
ISSN: 1230-4999
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ISSN: 0110-1951
In: International legal materials: ILM, Band 41, Heft 5, S. 1276-1276
ISSN: 1930-6571
In: International legal materials: ILM, Band 39, Heft 6, S. 1432-1498
ISSN: 1930-6571
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In: World policy journal: WPJ ; a publication of the World Policy Institute, Band 20, Heft 2, S. 1-5
ISSN: 0740-2775
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In: Australian outlook: journal of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Band 30, S. 363-370
ISSN: 0004-9913
In: International affairs, Band 68, Heft 2, S. 311-319
ISSN: 0020-5850
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In: World politics: a quarterly journal of international relations, Band 12, Heft 2, S. 264-271
ISSN: 1086-3338
The United Nations has made a vital contribution to economic intelligence and analysis through the publications of its Bureau of Economic Affairs as well as those of its regional commissions. The prestige of its professional staff is so high that their pronouncements find a respectful audience all over the world. This well-merited recognition, however, burdens the staff with heavy responsibilities. An academic economist may well indulge in political advice or economic forecasting, even though proficiency in economic theory guarantees neither sound political judgment nor the possession of prophetic gifts. It is different with staff members of a public agency, and especially with those of one of the foremost international institutions. Any advice they give should be based on generally accepted theories and values rather than on controversial hypotheses or partisan opinions. And, since they are as unable to foresee the future as other human beings, they should withstand the temptation to make predictions.