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The article looks at the British economy as of October 2013, focusing on the economic conditions in small and medium-sized cities and in the northern and western parts of England. It profiles the coastal town of Hartlepool in northeast England, describing high unemployment and economic decline. Topics include deindustrialization, economic development projects, and the country's recent recession.

The article focuses on the economies of South America and the fear that China's economic global dominance will lead to deindustrialization. Topics include the drop in Brazil's export market, import/export matching requirements, and the impact of inflation and currency devaluation in South American economies. The author discusses why regional integration is a better solution to deindustrialization than protectionism.