AN unusual atmosphere pervaded at the coordinating meeting of the economics team on Wednesday of last week. In front of the A. Maramis Building at the Department of Finance in Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, the last meeting of the economics ministers of the United Indonesia Cabinet was preceded by a group photo session.

An atmosphere of camaraderie and humor lasted until the meeting ended. “Pak Purnomo is the most durable minister, tomorr