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Presents an article about the social, economic and political conditions in East Germany in 1967. Comparison of the living standards in East and West Germany; Introduction of a new nationality law in East Germany; Contribution of the Soviet Union to the East German shipping industry; Plan to expand the foreign economic relations between East Germany and Great Britain.

Discusses the economic condition of Great Britain as of January 1966. Projected growth rate of England in 1965; Deficiency of the British businessmen; Comparison of the business sector in Great Britain to that of West Germany.

Reports on the economic condition in Great Britain as of February 1961. Problems faced by the British Liberal and Labor party; Effect of credit restrictions on employment in Great Britain; Prime movers of expansion.

Presents statistics related to the economic and social conditions in Great Britain. Tobacco consumption of British; Consumption of hard liquor; Incidence of divorce.

Analyzes the North-South economic problem facing the British government in the 1960s. Growth in the rate of unemployment in 1962; Problem with restimulating the North without causing inflation in the South; Actions taken by both Labour and Tory governments in response to the crisis; Variation in the positive inducements to British industry for moving north.

Focuses on the economic transformation in Malta following the withdrawal of Great Britain's armed forces that began in 1961 and will be completed in 1972. Challenges related to employment of Maltese civilians that need to be surmounted following the withdrawal; Proposals made by a joint Anglo-Maltese mission to address economic problems facing Malta; Efforts made by the government to promote tourist trade in Malta.

The author reflects on the statement given by periodicals "New Statesman" and "The Nation" in summarizing the gains from the British Labor Party administration. According to the author, one of the misfortunes of economic discussion is the tendency to forget that most of the world is suffering from a horrible hang-over. He said that is it depressing to find the "New Statesman" and "Nation" gloating over Britain's gloomy condition.

Comments on the economic condition of Great Britain as of the year 1928. Impact of the appointment of the new British Chancellor of the Exchequer on the country's surplus; Decrease of the unemployment rate of the country; Factors affecting the increase in Federal taxation.