Friday, January 25, 2008

The Economist, January 19, 2008


Capital markets: The invasion of the sovereign-wealth funds
The biggest worry about rich Arab and Asian states buying up Wall Street is the potential backlash.

Democracy in retreat: Freedom marches backward
Why the setback is likely to be temporary.

Ethical capitalism: How good should your business be?
Corporate social responsibility has great momentum. All the more reason to be aware of its limits.

The militarisation of space: Dangerous driving in the heavens
The world needs a better code of conduct for spacefarers.

Global warming: Get the price right
What America can learn from Europe's attempts to cut carbon emissions.

Economics focus: Selling sex
Economists let some light in on the shady market for paid sex.

Pricing and the brain: Hitting the spot
People do not just say they enjoy expensive things more than cheap ones. They actually do enjoy them more.

Antarctic science: Snow place like home
America's new research station at the South Pole is officially opened.

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