| IDEA Code |
022 |
| Name |
Pessimistic comment |
| Description |
Comment on situation that is explicitly characterized as pessimistic. |
| Usage Notes |
This event form is a verbal act. Ambiguous statements and "explanations" with no explicit pessimistic assessment are coded into the residual comment category (IDEA code 02). |
| Example |
According to a Dutch banking expert, the conflict in Yugoslavia could have a negative impact on nearby Bosnia, further complicating efforts to sell off state-controlled banks. *
| Source |
Association |
Netherlands |
| Sector |
Businesses |
| Target |
Association |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Sector |
Government agents |
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| Example Notes |
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| Comments |
Ambiguous statements and "explanations" with no explicit pessimistic assessment should be coded into the residual comment category (IDEA code 02). |