LATVIA'S self-discipline in the face of a sharp economic downturn and tough austerity measures gets plenty of praise.

拉脱维亚应对经济急剧衰退采取的自我管理以及强硬的财政紧缩措施赢得欢呼声一片。

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How can major economies address the climate-change crisis and reach an agreement in the face of the economic downturn?

面对经济衰退，经济大国如何应对气候变化危机并达成协议？

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After a tumultuous 2009, during which a measly 18 consumer magazines grew their advertising pages in the face of the economic downturn, the first half of 2010 is shaping up exceedingly more positive.

FORBES: Celebrity Magazines See Big Advertising Resurgence

With the focus shifting disproportionately to growth, CMOs face a more difficult environment than they did before the economic downturn of 2007 and 2008.

FORBES: CMOs Find Themselves In The Driver's Seat (And The Hot Seat) As Focus Shifts To Growth: Survey

This might sound good on its face, but is it the right way to tackle the economic downturn?

FORBES: We Shouldn't Try to Save the Housing Market