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It's The Economy, In Israel Too

...Shlomo Maoz, chief economist at Excellence Nessuah Securities, has no doubt that "economics will replace defense issues, even after the recent operation in Gaza.

"Like many other economic analysts, Maoz believes that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who served as finance minister in 2003 and 2005, is the most qualified of the top three candidates - Netanyahu, Foreign Minister and Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni and Labor leader Ehud Barak - to deal with the looming economic storm.

"He has already proven his ability to formulate an agenda and implement it," Maoz said. "I think he can come up with a solid plan, which is what is needed right now. If Livni has such a plan, I haven't heard about it. Barak is a fine defense person but I don't think he really understands economics or the needs of the poor."

For the full article from the Jewish Week