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On Lagarde; France's finance minister.(Christine Lagarde)

Article from: The Economist (US) Article date: October 25, 2008

Christine holds her breath

France tests a different type of national champion

WHEN introducing her at a recent event in Washington, DC, the host reminded her audience that Christine Lagarde, France's finance minister, had once been a member of the French national synchronised-swimming team. Synchronisation, he suggested, was a useful experience in handling the current financial crisis. To which Ms Lagarde added, without missing a beat: "You also have to hold your breath."

France's first female finance minister has been ...

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