This article discusses difficulties and rewards associated with resear
ch and publication on the topic of cycles. Experiences and highlights
are mainly drawn from two books by the author: Predictions, Simon and
Schuster, 1992, and Conquering Uncertainty, BusinesWeek Books (McGraw-
Hill), New York, 1998. Much of the content of these books has appeared
over the years in various articles published in this journal. (C) 199
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