But such harangues only exemplify the instinctive dirigisme that is a big part of Russia's problem.

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In short, Mr Lee seems to be sticking to Singapore's special blend of dirigisme and free markets.

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In keeping with the dirigisme of French agriculture, a regulatory body decrees which grapes can be planted where and how they can be used.

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Dirigisme is no longer enough, China's policymakers seem to have concluded.

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On industrial policy he remains wedded to dirigisme.

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