Reviews the current situation of mathematics in France and its potential situation in the future. Cites the lack of university teaching posts for fueling a new brain drain to the United States. Claims that the situation threatens to erode some of France's most prized intellectual achievements. (CW)

From preservation of historical monuments to repair of existing buildings, architectural heritage seems to be a market with a future for France's building industry. The public's enthusiasm, along with greater appreciation of the "value" of cultural goods and their integration into a framework of economic development offer a favorable…