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Saturday, December 13, 2008

The Economist, December 13, 2008

China and India: Suddenly vulnerable
Asia's two big beasts are shivering. India's economy is weaker, but China's leaders have more to fear.

Public works: Filling the hole
Barack Obama's latest solution to America's economic crisis will need some careful oversight.

Greece's riots: When nettles go ungrasped
Wanted: a Periclean figure with enough courage to tackle the deeper causes of Greece's mayhem.

Zimbabwe: Please do something -- but what?
Africans, Europeans and Americans must together rescue a dying country.

Primary education: In praise of facts
The British government's latest crack at reforming schools is yet another step towards contentless learning.

The economy: Days of open wallet
Barack Obama is promising a vast new public-works programme as his solution to America's economic woes.

A Special Report on India
For all its chaos, bureaucracy and occasional violence, India has had a remarkably successful past few years. James Astill asks how it will cope with an economic downturn.

Basic materials: Riding the rollercoaster
Six firms in cyclical industries battle excess debt.

Investment banking: Wall Street's annus horribilis
Next year will be little better than this one for investment bankers. Their long-term future is none too bright either.

Vehicle-safety systems: Stopping in a hurry
Cars are getting better at avoiding collisions. Before long they may be communicating with each other to make roads safer.

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