Editor's note.

AuthorHolmes, Lawrie
PositionEditorial

We live in interesting times. The global financial crisis may have struck more than seven years ago, but its effects continue to be felt. Economic gloom is the background--and "continuing austerity versus renewed investment" the battleground--for the general election in Greece, which is due to take place as FM goes to press. Athens-based journalist Yiannis Baboulias looks at his nation's plight on page 15.

There has been plenty of discussion about modern capitalism's ability to benefit the world fairly without imposing toxic side effects. We examine the rise of the anti-capitalism movement and the impact of recent critical thinkers such as economics guru Thomas Piketty and activist Naomi Klein (page 40).

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