Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The Economist, January 12, 2008


America's election: Up in the air
America wants change; it just can't work out what sort of change.

Colour revolutions in the former Soviet Union: A bit faded but still bright enough
In places where vibrant hues brought down bad rulers, the future still looks good.

Emerging-market multinationals: Wind of change
Globalisation is creating a new class of companies; they should fight harder for it.

America's economy: A long slog
The severity of America's downturn may matter less than its length.

America in the Middle East: George Bush drinks in the last-chance casbah
There are still some things America's president can do to help the cause of peace in Palestine.

Censorship in China: Caution: lust
More sex please, we're Chinese cinema-goers.

The music industry: From major to minor
Last year was terrible for the recorded-music majors. The next few years are likely to be even worse.

Starbucks v McDonald's: Coffee wars
Starbucks ousts its boss and brings back its founder as a new threat emerges.

Banks and the credit crunch: Stepping beyond subprime
Only Panglossians think that the sector is over the worst.

Astronomy: Where the shadows lie
A rare double ring illuminates the dark matter of the early universe.

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