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The future shape of Capitalism : In the News
Davos 2010: Sarkozy calls for revamp of capitalism
27th January 2010
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for a fundamental rethink of capitalism in the aftermath of the financial crisis. "We need deep profound change," he said in his keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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New world order emerges from chaos
- Source: BBC News
- 6th April 2009
Slowly the shape of the world after the financial flood is beginning to emerge.
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Barack Obama arrives in Downing Street for G20 talks with Gordon Brown
- Source: The Guardian
- 1st April 2009
US president cheered by No 10 staff as he and wife Michelle arrive for discussions with prime minister
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On eve of G20 summit, new blow to Gordon Brown
- Source: The Guardian
- 30th March 2009
Ministers were struggling to maintain momentum for the G20 summit last night after it emerged that any spending decisions would be deferred to a later meeting, further narrowing the scope of this week's London talks, which have been plagued by divisions between European leaders and Gordon Brown.
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Ahead of G20 summit, report says: promote sustainability over growth
- Source: The Guardian
- 30th March 2009
The pursuit of economic growth was one of the root causes of the financial crisis, and governments should respond to the recession by abandoning growth at all costs in favour of a more sustainable, greener system, says a report out today.
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Recovery timing ‘depends on G20’
- Source: BBC News
- 16th March 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has steered clear of echoing the chairman of the US central bank's prediction that the economic recovery will begin next year.
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Britain showing signs of heading towards 1930s-style depression, says Bank
- Source: The Daily Telegraph
- 16th March 2009
The country is displaying early symptoms of being trapped in a so-called “debt deflation trap” where families find themselves pushed further and further into the red every month, according to a Bank report published today.
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China’s industrial growth slows as exports slump at record pace
- Source: The Guardian
- 12th March 2009
China's industrial growth slid at the start of the year as exports slumped at a record pace, according to official figures.
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