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Populism is reshaping our world | The Economist

2017-01-17

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From the streets of Turin to Silicon Valley, people power is taking the world by storm. With frustrations rising and the old order apparently crumbling, who really has the answers? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 December 2016 Italy’s populist opposition is shaking up the establishment. They’re days away from a …

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The dangers of hyperinflation by our cartoonist KAL | The Economist

2017-01-17

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In Yugoslavia in 1993 prices rose 20% a day. In Zimbabwe in 2008, inflation reached 231,000,000%. Our cartoonist KAL looks at how hyperinflation can lead to the collapse of a country’s economy. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 When the prices of goods and services rise rapidly, families and businesses suffer. …

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How will ride-sharing shape the future of transport? | The Economist

2017-01-16

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Ride-sharing could transform the concept of car ownership and even the very fabric of our cities. We take a behind-the-scenes look at how Uber and Lyft are helping to shape a global transport revolution. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The meteoric rise of ride-hailing apps is part of a global …

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Behind the cover: lifelong learning | The Economist

2017-01-13

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Innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence means that workers now need to acquire new skills in order to compete during their careers. Our deputy editor Edward Carr discusses our cover story this week on why governments need to support lifelong learning and why, ultimately, this is good for society. Click here to subscribe to The …

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Kal draws… Assad’s bombshell announcement

2017-01-11

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Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad claimed this week that the bombing of Aleppo was justified. Our cartoonist Kal interprets the dictator’s brazen rhetoric Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full …

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“I, Daniel Blake” is very real | The Economist

2017-01-10

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“I, Daniel Blake”, a BAFTA-nominated film by the veteran director Ken Loach, tells the fictional story of an unemployed man facing his benefits being cut. For Stuart, a real-life version of Blake, the process is all too real. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 For over 50 years, Ken Loach’s films …

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Debt deficit distinction | The Economist

2017-01-04

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Countries around the world are grappling with painful national debt. Although it is thought of as a burden, our cartoonist KAL illustrates the benefits of debt. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The debt deficit distinction. Countries around the world are now grappling with painful debt. The economics A-Z described the …

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The World in 2017 Top 10 countdown

2016-12-31

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What will be the top ten stand out moments of 2017? Our countdown of the upcoming year’s major stories. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: …

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The fall of Islamic State | The Economist

2016-12-30

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The biggest, boldest attempt by a jihadist regime to defy the whole world order will be smashed in 2017. Islamic State is set to be driven out of its last remaining territories in Iraq and Syria—but its defeat won’t spell the end for terrorism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 What …

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Could Marine Le Pen be the next President of France? | The Economist

2016-12-29

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Populist movements are on the rise all over Europe—one reason why the French presidential election in 2017 may be a nail-biter. We predict that it will be one of the top three moments of the year ahead. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of …

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Power grab at China’s National Congress | The Economist

2016-12-28

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In China, the Communist Party’s 19th National Congress in October 2017 determines who will rule the world’s rising superpower for the next five years. Amid bitter political infighting, the changes will be sweeping. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 It only happens once every five years. It’s the biggest event in …

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The automated delivery race to send drones and robots to you | The Economist

2016-12-27

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The automated delivery race is set to grab the public’s attention in 2017. Drones in our skies and robots on our pavements will be tested to meet ever-increasing consumer demands. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 It’s been a dream of futurists for years but 2017 will see the automated delivery …

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Ex-Muslims share their experiences | The Economist

2016-12-23

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The decision to turn your back on your religion can have huge ramifications. Two women who were shunned by their families and community share a rarely seen perspective on faith—and on losing it. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For …

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Meet blind photographer Mickel Smithen | The Economist

2016-12-22

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Mickel Smithen has been legally blind since he was five years old—but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a published photographer. Discover how he uses all of his senses to help capture an image. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Mickel Smithen lost most of his sight when he was 5 …

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Air pollution in Oxford Street highest in Europe | The Economist

2016-12-21

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In some cities, it’s more dangerous to breathe than smoke cigarettes. Find out more breathtaking facts and figures on the dangers of global air pollution. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Over 50% of the world’s population now live in cities where they face daily issues with air quality. Air pollution …

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Will 2017 see the first successful human head transplant? | The Economist

2016-12-20

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Italian neurosurgeon, Dr Sergio Canavero, believes he can successfully perform the world’s first human head transplant in 2017. Within the medical establishment there is concern and scepticism—but either way the operation is set to be one of the big talking points of the year ahead. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 …

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Brutal vision: the story of Economist Plaza | The Economist

2016-12-19

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In 2017 The Economist will move from its home of 52 years to new offices in central London. This is the fascinating story of the iconic building we will leave behind and the two modernist architects who designed it. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The city is about to embark …

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What is Rethinking the Dollar? Charles Hugh Smith (Oftwominds.com)

2016-12-18

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Find out what Charles Hugh Smith thinks about the idea of Rethinking the Dollar. Picture: $50 Federal Reserve Note 2004 Watch the full interview with Charles Hugh Smith below: 1. RTD Ep:20 “Currency Created Out Of Thin Air” – Charles Hugh Smith (Why Things Are Falling Apart) – https://youtu.be/JkCaYBGkWak 2. RTD Ep:46 “The FED Is …

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Rebuilding the Parthenon will be a top ten moment of 2017

2016-12-16

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In 2017, the ancient Greek Parthenon is going to be rebuilt in Germany. Argentine artist Marta Minujin will be constructing it of some 100,000 forbidden books from around the world. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In 2017, an audacious piece of performance art will capture the zeitgeist by invoking one …

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The World In 2017: the Russian revolution

2016-12-14

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In 2017 Russia commemorates 100 years since the Russian revolution. Maria Alyokhina, member of punk protest group Pussy Riot, reflects on what that anniversary—and revolution itself—means today. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ …

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