Britain is going through a difficult time, when its sustained ability to punch above its weight, economically and diplomatically, is ebbing. The end of irrational exuberance found the country ill at ease with itself, with rising inequalities and unhealthy nationalism, just when it needs to be fleet-footed in recognising that many of the traditional pillars of its strengths have changed. The need is to recognise other supports and partners and find a new common purpose after the pandemic. I live in hope.

brazil

Brazil has the largest domestic market in south america, and in 2014 is likely to become the world's fifth biggest economy - eclipsing both france and britain. "Once we identified brazil as a target, we looked at the synergies between the brazilian economy and the manchester economy to uncover the exact opportunities," says director of economic strategy at new economy, baron frankal. "There is no point in just sending unprepared politicians to brazil..." (p2)

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