Governments that invest billions in new hardware still find it hard to accept that they might benefit just as much from systematic innovation in such things as child development or cutting crime.

All real capitalisms are impure hybrids, mongrels mixed with other strains.

Democratic nation states remain far more capable of managing the circuit of coercion, taxation and legitimation than any transnational bodies.

L'Oreal's slogan 'because you're worth it' has come to epitomise banal narcissism of early 21st century capitalism; easy indulgence and effortless self-love all available at a flick of the credit card.

Economies are complex beasts that need people to do an extraordinary range of tasks.

Bangalore has become a centre for healthcare.

In Britain, polls show large majorities in favour of mansion taxes and higher taxes on the finance sector.