Poland was well served by its finance minister, Jacek Rostowski, a sardonic English-born economics professor, who adeptly managed the borrowing splurge.

ECONOMIST: Petri-dish economies: Poland

Jacek Rostowski, the British-born finance minister, adds to the criticism.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Next up, Polish Finance Minister Jacek Rostowski.

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