This sort of 'student' (or hooligan of the day) action has worked quite well historically - the government has always caved, and basically printed money. Such

This sort of 'student' (or hooligan of the day) action has worked quite well historically - the government has always caved, and basically printed money. Such efforts are one reason that the highest end French restaurants are better found in Spain today - it's too damn hard to remain profitable in France - read Au Revoir to All That for some insight. Also, read a funny book called 'A Year in Merde' for some examples of the French 'way' of doing things.