Special Reports

Indian businesses are rewriting the rules of capitalism in a distinctive and unexpected way, says Patrick Foulis

Mobile digital gadgets are overshadowing the personal computer, says Martin Giles. Their impact will be far-reaching

The shift in economic power from East to West is accelerating says John O'Sullivan in his special report

For many, income expectations will fall as global competition increases. But for some it's never been a better time to look for work

Social-networking tools push mass media towards more participation and opinion. But is this change or a return to media's social past?

China's continued economic success is under threat from a resurgence of the state and its resistance to further reform

Italy suffers from an ailing economy, an aging population and a political climate rocked by scandal. Can it embrace the need for reform?

Australia's strong economy depends largely on its mineral wealth and a controversial trade partnership with China, says Johnny Grimond

The world's banking industry faces massive upheaval as post-crisis reforms start to bite, says Jonathan Rosenthal in his special report

California is an experiment in extreme democracy gone wrong, says Andreas Kluth

People in rich countries are living longer. Without big reforms they will not be able to retire in comfort, says Philip Coggan

The state is larger than ever, but it may be entering a radical redesign, says John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of The Economist

Financial crises and property busts go together but the link can be weakened argues Andrew Palmer

Amid a global food crisis, John Parker examines what the world can do to ensure that it produces enough food for future generations

Today's global elite are educated, innovative, and many are immigrants. This is good for the world, says Robert Guest

China insists that its growing military and diplomatic clout pose no threat. The rest of the world is not so sure

Japan is ageing faster than any country in history, with vast consequences for its economy and society. So why, asks Henry Tricks, is it doing so little to adapt?

The real and digital worlds are converging, bringing much greater efficiency and lots of new opportunities. But is it what people want?

After years of instability, Turkey is now sailing a steadier path. But is it on collision course with the West?

A special report on the world economy lays out the options for avoiding a decade-long slump