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    The Economist's New Clothes

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    Stephanie Flanders examines the arguments over the meltdown of the global financial system

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      Martin Bright asks if the truth is really always desirable and in the public interest.

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      Ed Stourton asks if a battle over theology could bring an end to Iran's Islamic Republic.

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      Bronwen Maddox of The Times asks if small nations can survive as independent states.

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      Fran Abrams explores the balance between choice and paternalism in further education.

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Frances Cairncross explores the UK's options in the face of a growing deficit.

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