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Dear fellow NationStates:

There is a trouble brewing inside the Republic of Estabarriba. Big business is fed up with over-regulation in Estabarriba, and are heading offshore in ever-increasing numbers. Both our National and International Councils have called all members together to decide whether or not to end these government regulations. Talks have been long and excruitiating, with desicions no where in sight.

"Let these businesses leave!" says National Council member and noted environmentalist Dave Fellow. "Sniff that air! It's never been so clean! At last, our society is freeing itself from the consumer death-trap! I say it's time to take the final step and outlaw capitalism once and for all!"

"This is a catastrophe waiting to happen," says International Councilmember James Sherman. "Think of the consequences! Without big business, where do the jobs come from? Where do we get our medicine? Our cars? Our latest fashions? There are dozens of useless regulations the government could abolish today to make life easier for commerce, both on the national level and the internation level, and it's high time they did."

"We cannot be held hostage by the corporations who are only out to line their pockets." says Mark Swisher, appointed Viceroy of the Quiksland province. "Their greed is only matched by their lack of faith in our current leadership. Call their bluff. Their only desire is to circumvent our current policies."

"A bluff? You call this a bluff. Hundreds of companies have already moved their headquarters out of our lands. There are many, many more with one foot already out the door." says renowned economist JoAnna Laughlin. "With our current economic situation being what it is, we cannot... I repeat... CANNOT allow them to leave. We need to reduce the restrictions and allow our country to prosper."

We are left with few solutions, and more apparent problems. I ask of all of you out there, please advise us. We are left with a choice, whether to reduce the restrictions allowing our economy to grow but giving in to the demands of the greedy, leading our now pristine nation into an environmental disaster. Or we can keep the restrictions in place and virtually destroy any chance of economic growth in the future.

Thank you for any advice you will give to us.


Sincerely,
President Abba Chariko

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It seems that all nations have to make this decision. With the Regime of Adejaani, it was regarded as a necessary evil. The then President wrote "Running a country is like a business. With a business, you have to spend money (make an investment), in order to make money. But in the end, it all comes down to one simple fact: Pay now or pay later. But either way, you will pay."

This simple philosophy should be the mantra of every politician or anyone with a responsibility. Pay now or pay later. But either way, you will pay.

But if there's one thing Adejaani has learned, everything costs money. If you don't have anything, even goods and services to barter, then you can never pay the price. Buying technologies to repair the environment afterwards is better than having nothing.

On the other hand, your nation can develop low polluting industries like tourism and education (opening up universities), instead taking money off others, rather than making it on your own. Some nations have thus built up their economy in this way, but it should be noted that tourism is a rather volatile market, requiring constant injections even so.

Nevertheless, remember the philosophy: Pay now or pay later.

You need to slash away excess regulation allowing businesses to make their own decisions based on their own economic circumstances.

I cannot tell you what regulations to slash, as I am unaware of your regulations however, the labour market is always a prime target. Enviromental regulations should be the last removed, although they are most efficient in the form of pollution taxes.

We also offer you free trade, in exchange for further advice, that way growth in your nation profits our nation.

Arthur Whitinger
Chancellor for Economic Affairs