Looking to the future  Let me now elaborate on several points that deserve particular attention in terms of realizing the outlook for economic activity and prices that I just mentioned. I will first touch on issues related to domestic demand, followed by those concerning external demand.
In my view this precludes using the Marshall Plan as a blueprint for aid to transition economies, although it harbours some important lessons. Finally, a word of caution is in order. I am a central banker. As such, I will focus on the economic aspects of the Marshall Plan, not the political ones.