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Edition: Asia
Edition: Asia
Vol. 172, No. 15
COVER
The End of Prosperity?
(The Economy)
A noted historian looks at parallels between this financial crisis and 1929 and shows what must be done to avoid Depression 2.0
ASIA
Asia's Good Times at Risk
(The Economy)
Who's afraid of an Uncle Sam with empty pockets? Export-led nations whose governments are scrambling to shore up economic growth
India's Buying Class The Wages of Consumerism (The Economy)
India's rising middle class learned how to borrow and spend. Now the bills have arrived
COMMENTARY
The End of an Era?
The financial crisis has undermined not just the U.S.'s economy but also its authority
Descent into Chaos
Some facets of Pakistan are beginning to resemble another nation in conflict: Iraq
NOTEBOOK
The Moment
(Briefing)
9|27|08: 213 miles above Earth
GLOBAL ADVISER
Northern Delights
(TIME Traveler)
Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands are rich in fishing history
Reading the Nudes (On Show)
Natasha Archdale specializes in pen-and-ink renderings of the undraped female form — but with a twist
Take a Bite of Belgium (Amuse-Bouche)
Belgium is filled with restaurants serving top-quality cuisine at reasonable prices
Striking Chords in Jerusalem (Design Watch)
Jerusalem's Chords Bridge is the most impressive piece of architecture to debut in more than a millennium
Oh, the Places You'll Go (Check In)
Sate your passion for the international whirl with a trip to Edinburgh's Le Monde hotel
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