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9 If I Were A Rich Man . . .
A look at Warren Buffett, revealed by Forbes magazine last month to be the world’s richest man.

11 Who cares?
The US presidential election circus passes, people continue to suffer even in the US.

12 Manufacturing Britishness
Getting school leavers to swear allegiance to the Queen, what’s it all about?

14 What is the public’s opinion?
In the vicious world of capitalist competition, opinion polling finds a vital and profitable niche not for the laudable purpose of discerning or complying with the public interest but with the manipulation of public opinion in the interest of profit.

16 Kosovo: Open for Business
Kosovo became an independent state in February and was immediately recognised by the US and most European countries. We look at one of the reasons why.



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3 Editorial

4 Pathfinders

5 Letters

6 Material World
The Invisible Primaries

7 Simon the Sociobiologist (Cartoon)

8 Pieces Together

8 Contact Details

13 Cooking the Books 1
What’s China’s game?

17 Cooking the Books 2
That’s capitalism

19 Theatre Review
Popcorn

20 Books Reviews
 2050 Vision; The World Bank – A Critical Primer;
Making a Killing.
21 Meetings

22 50 Years Ago
Another Economic Blizzard?

23 Greasy Pole
Blair’s a Catholic

24 Voice from the Back
 Loaded But Stupid; Friendly fire? and more.

24 Free Lunch

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