The Economist, May 9, 2009

Europe's economies: A new pecking order
There has been a change in Europe's balance of economic power; but don't expect it to last for long.

Barack Obama and the carmakers: An offer you can't refuse
In its rush to save Detroit, the American government is trashing creditors' rights.
Nepal's political crisis: Two armies into one won't go
With peace in its grasp, Nepal is let down by its politicians and its army.

Deflation in America: The greater of two evils
Inflation is bad, but deflation is worse.
Animal welfare: Catheter and mouse
Sharing information on failed animal experiments would help both scientists and rats.
Technology and antitrust: Here we go again
Will the computer industry ever escape its antitrust problems?
American consumers: Off their trolleys
Consumer spending may have hit bottom, but America's mountain of debt means the climb back up will be slow and painful.
Global health: Preparing for the worst
Vaccine makers are ill-prepared for an influenza pandemic.
Animal testing: Suffering for science
Europe votes for better regulation of animal experiments.

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