How to survive the recession

The global economic downturn brings both predicament and promise. How will science fare and what role should scientists play on the long road back to recovery and growth? Ten of the world's leading thinkers and practitioners provide analysis, experience and advice.

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Commentary

• Boost the developing world

  Jeffrey Sachs

• Learn to convince politicians

  Ian Taylor

• Work for the greater good

  Eric Rauchway

• No time for nationalism

  Atsushi Sunami & Kiyoshi Kurokawa

• Cut costs and sell what you can

  John Browning

• Cooperation must rule

  Noreena Hertz

Online collection.

• End the obsession with interest

  John Geanakoplos

Books & Arts

• Old lessons for a new economics

  Bill Emmott

• Investing in the environment

  Gail Whiteman

Podcast

• For podcast and more online extras see http://www.nature.com/recessionwatch