ADVISORY/Eaton Vance Chief Economist Available For Commentary.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for today

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2003

Attention Economic and Financial Reporters:

WHO:      Robert MacIntosh, Vice President and Chief Economist of
          Eaton Vance Management and manager of three closed-end
          portfolios as well as manager for single-state, tax-exempt
          funds in nine states:  Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts,
          Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
          Virginia, and West Virginia.

WHAT:     Commentary on Tuesday's meeting of the Federal Reserve Board
          and related implications for the economy and markets.

WHEN:     Mr. MacIntosh is available for commentary and can be reached
          directly at 617-598-8143.