BusinessThe Barro Misery Index For U.S. PresidentsFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFebruary 22, 1999 at 5:00 AM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.