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The linked article seems to be a bombastic summary of a longer, more neutral, and better-supported article [1]. Strangely enough, they were published on the sam
by roymurdock 10y ago
The linked article seems to be a bombastic summary of a longer, more neutral, and better-supported article [1]. Strangely enough, they were published on the same day and apparently are both featured in the print edition? It seems like The Economist is doing A/B testing to see what draws more outrage from its readers: "Nightmare on Main Street" or "Comradely Capitalism"?
The linked article is confusing and uninformative. I suggest reading the longer version.
[1] http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21705316-how-america-accidentally-nationalised-its-mortgage-market-comradely-capitalism http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21705316-how-america-...
- martincmartin 10y agoThe linked article is an editorial, the other article the news article. The Economist calls their editorials "leaders," which I agree is confusing. But its standard practice to publish both an editorial and a news/information piece in the same issue.