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Each week The Economist's Editor in Chief, John Micklethwait, selects a number of articles from the latest edition of the newspaper as recommended reading. His selection is called the Editor's Highlights. You can receive this regularly by e-mail, or view the list here on Facebook.

December 12th - 18th 2009

This week in most of the world we feature Toyota on our cover. Once the model of a modern manufacturing company, it is on the skids. We look at what went wrong, and what lessons it can draw from other corporate turnarounds.

Also this week, you maybe interested in:

The peak-oil debate
A date from the IEA

The sharp end of the credit crisis
It is harder for smaller firms to raise money: the state can help a bit

Softly softly, charming Huckabee
Don't underestimate the rocker of the religious right

Technology Quarterly
Better screens for e-readers, agricultural robots, and more

War games
Why armies use PlayStations

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We’ve recently updated our premium content policy on The Economist online, so all content over 90 days old is now reserved for subscribers. Additionally, subscribers have exclusive access to this week’s “print edition” page, which allows readers to browse through the contents of the magazine online. Access to our daily articles, as well as our blogs and debates, remain free, as do our newsletters, RSS feeds and Twitter updates.

The Economist 2010 wall calendar is now available

Featuring all-original artwork from The Economist's editorial cartoonist, KAL

The first of its kind, The Economist 2010 Wall Calendar is the perfect accessory for the intellectually curious and all those who would enjoy a few extra laughs throughout the year. Order now with free shipping & handling.

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