All these measures are intended to address the root problems of public discontent and help maintain social stability.

FORBES: Will the Chinese Government Be Able to Manage the Future?

To maintain social stability and encourage domestic consumption, the government will have to create a more comprehensive safety net and focus on improving equality of opportunity.

FORBES: What's China Going To Look Like In 20 Years?

Just as China is said to need 8% growth in order to maintain social stability, India probably needs to grow at 6% or more to maintain financial stability.

ECONOMIST: India��s economy

They will need to maintain political and social stability without being dogged by allegations that they are abusing human rights.

ECONOMIST: Beijing gets the gold

Brazil's central challenge, Mr Eakin argues, is to build a political consensus which will maintain stability and economic growth, while addressing its terrible social and environmental problems.

ECONOMIST: A hard nut to crack