Presented by Brian Wldlake and Valerie Singleton Dead in the Water
In the first of three special reports during July, BRIAN WIDLAKE visits the USA, its economy ' dead in the water' according to the Treasury Secretary, Donald Regan. In the past the United States has been capable of pulling the Western World out of recession single-handed. But this year, with its traditional industries in tatters, has it lost the power to lead?
Film editor RON RADDON Research LUCY GAYNOR Producers
PETER MOLLOY and LEA SELLERS