While it would be fun to watch the Rays complete the improbable comeback by winning it all, it would hardly be a bummer to watch one of the finest Yankee teams ever assembled, a mix of talented younger players like Brett Gardner and Russell Martin and seasoned pros like Mariano Rivera, A-Rod and El Capitain, Derek Jeter.

FORBES: Baseball Thrills With Comebacks For Rays And Cards, Collapse By Red Sox And Braves

In addition, and without implying they would necessarily agree with the views expressed here, the author would like to thank: Lajos Bokros, Robert Braun, Martin Bruncko, Robert Cooper, Pavol Demes, Jeremy Druker, Michel Foucher, Andrew Gardner, Heather Grabbe, Charles Grant, Istvan Gyarmati, David Kral, Mart Laar, Edward Lucas, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Jiri Pehe, Sandra Pralong, Olli Rehn, Gyorgy Schopflin, James Sherr, Pirkka Tapiola, Emma Udwin and Alexander Vondra.

ECONOMIST: Sources and acknowledgments