In the Economist by the Economist (The World in a Test Tube), 4, September, 2008. The authors investigate problems associated with the technology of climate change. The once promising development of Hydrogen cell vehicles are highlighted through an in-depth look at three significant problems: 1) the lack of hydrogen filling stations, 2) the cost of constructing hydrogen vehicles and 3) the amount of carbon dioxide produced from creating hydrogen.  The impact and limitations of geo-engineering on combating global warming were discussed such as limiting research as it may cause more problems and thus give politicians a reason for ignoring the issue all together. Abstract by Steven Kamack

In the Economist by the Economist (Importing Competition) 14, August, 2008. The article details the new found phenomenon of Americans shopping overseas for medical treatment; under 1 million last year to 10 million by 2012. Several reasons are given for the rise of America’s ‘medical refuges’ including costs, a lower degree of safety and quality in America when compared to medical facilities in Asia and Latin America. The financial consequences of this exodus could cost American hospitals $160 billion of annual business. The article concludes that Americans going abroad could have positive impacts on developing countries as more individuals seek medical training and additional revenue is spent on the poor. Abstract by Melvin Si

(in The Economist by The Economist, 8 May 2008) This article is little more than a list of the British prime minister’s problems; that it’s possible to fill a column that way pretty much sums up the Economist’s position. Some things have been beyond his control — the revival of the opposition Conservative party and the global economic slump — but many problems, including the collapse of Northern Rock, stem from his own actions as Chancellor. It’s not really credible that he’ll be replaced before the next election, but he’s going to have to do a much better job expressing what he stands for if his party is to avoid electoral carnage.