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We're all in this together, yet all out for ourselves

As US President George W Bush and the leaders of 20 nations prepare to convene at the White House for an emergency economic summit, a growing number of economists are convinced the effort is doomed to failure.

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MARK SMITH, Deputy Business Editor

As US President George W Bush and the leaders of 20 nations prepare to convene at the White House on November 15 for an emergency economic summit to stave off global financial disaster, a growing number of economists are convinced the effort is doomed to failure.