[Vision2020] MSD financial condition

[Dale Courtney]

> My apologies to Mr. COurtney.  I was assuming an average 
> annual inflation rate of 5% (considering the Bush years '88 - 
> '92).  Apparently a more accurate figure is approximately 
> somewhere between 2.9% and 3.1% for the years 1988 thru 2002.
> 
> Once again, my apologies.

Apology accepted, CAPT Needa. 

Tom, I teach graduate classes in Decision Sciences. 

Can I be wrong on my math & statistics? Sure; but I'm exceptionally careful
when arguing polemically, especially on this list. 

Best,
Dale