Matthew Lynn

Sarkozy picks a new CEO of France Inc: himself

Nobody expects total honesty from politicians, particularly on the campaign trail.

issue 15 September 2007
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Matthew Lynn is a financial columnist and author of ‘Bust: Greece, The Euro and The Sovereign Debt Crisis’ and ‘The Long Depression: The Slump of 2008 to 2031’

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