Giancarlo Dillena on the pitfalls of ideologies in the crisis

Giancarlo Dillena, chief editor of the Swiss daily Corriere del Ticino, warns of the pitfalls of succumbing to certain ideologies in the ongoing economic crisis. "By its very nature the liberal vision ... cannot be explained by some rigorous, all-encompassing body of doctrine. On the contrary, it is characterised by the continual struggle to avoid any impediment to the free development of economic and social dynamism. ... But ideological interpretation is the weapon of choice for inveterate opponents of the liberal vision, one they have repeatedly employed. To fall into this trap is not only to support their interpretation but above all to move away from the balanced and level-headed attitude towards the crisis that is a prerequisite for overcoming it and achieving a new balance. We must maintain an open attitude and be willing to make the necessary corrections. But we must also be careful to avoid any kind of inflexibility or new dogma - no matter which side they come from."

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