However, that night was different from tonight as there was a big cloud of worry overshadowing us. By end of 2004, most of us had planned to ring in the coming 2005 with great celebration. To the contrary, at the end of 2004 we saw a massive Tsunami disaster engulf Aceh and Northern Sumatera. We were left aghast and speechless. We all felt sadness.
Policymakers cannot maintain discretion and simultaneously commit to forward guidance and expect that guidance to be effective. Introduction It is a pleasure to return to this event. The organizers have put together another great and timely program with distinguished participants.