BOEDIONO may be well-versed on all economic theory books but where politics is concerned, he still needs to learn a thing or two and to adapt himself. After leaving the governorship of Bank Indonesia, the Blitar-born Boediono is beginning to act like a politician. He has campaigned around some provinces and attended meetings with citizens groups. Boediono must learn how to smile at everyone he meets.

Although he is optimistic about his decision