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US-China trade war: live Q&A with The Economist

2019-11-21

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What do you want to know about the US-China trade war? Soumaya Keynes, our trade and globalisation editor and Henry Curr, our economics editor, were live to answer your questions. Here are the questions that you asked Soumaya and Henry: 0:52 – What are the challenges of covering the US-China trade war? 2:10 – Where …

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How modern families increase social inequality | The Economist

2019-11-18

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Modern families with two working adults are richer than those with a single breadwinner, and can afford to take a different approach to parenting. This is exacerbating inequality between rich and poor families. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The family has always been a central building block of society. But …

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America v China: why the trade war won’t end soon | The Economist

2019-11-14

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America and China are edging closer to signing a deal in the trade war. But that won’t mark the end—the issues at the heart of the conflict will be very difficult to resolve. Read more here: https://econ.st/2qQItl6 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The world’s leading superpowers are locking horns. Over …

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Is America right to fear Huawei? | The Economist

2019-11-12

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America worries that Huawei, China’s telecoms giant, spies on behalf of its government and threatens Western interests. Such concerns are not just about America’s security, but also its insecurity. Read more here: https://econ.st/2O9kgyc Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Rarely does a country go to war with a private company. But …

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How to be an activist | The Economist

2019-11-09

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From climate strikes to Extinction Rebellion, activism is gaining momentum around the world. At The Economist’s Open Future Forum we spoke to three campaigners with different takes on how to be an activist today. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Activism today can take many different forms. Sokeel Park works with …

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Rugby World Cup: why size matters | The Economist

2019-11-01

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The Rugby World Cup saw heavier teams take to the pitch than ever before—England’s players are on average over 10% heavier than in 1991. So what impact is the increasing size of players having on rugby? Find out more here: https://econ.st/2PJVoiS Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Isaac Newton’s second law …

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Drugs in sport: can science stop the cheats? | The Economist

2019-10-30

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Science has made it is easier and faster to detect athletes who dope. So why are illicit performance-enhancing drugs still rife in sport? Read more here: https://econ.st/2Weuels Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Over the years scientific progress has made it easier and faster to detect athletes who dope. But it’s …

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Doping in sport: why it can’t be stopped | The Economist

2019-10-25

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Many sports’ reputations are being tarnished by doping scandals. The International Olympic Committee and The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) should be responsible for tackling drug cheats—but are they at the heart of the problem? Read more here: https://econ.st/2Weuels Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy It was one of sport’s darkest episodes. …

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Could deepfakes weaken democracy? | The Economist

2019-10-22

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Videos can be faked to make people say things they never actually said. This poses dangers for democracy. Can you spot ALL the deep fake interviews in this film? Read more here: https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/11/09/women-in-public-life-are-increasingly-subject-to-sexual-slander-dont-believe-it Artwork by: Bill Posters and Daniel Howe Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy These videos are all deepfakes....

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Brexit: Live Q&A with The Economist

2019-10-21

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It has been a busy time for British politics. Again, Brexit is taking over the headlines. John Peet, The Economist’s Brexit editor, takes your questions in a live Q&A. https://econ.st/32C5Cpa Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For specific questions, please see timecodes here: 01:30 What happened on Saturday 19th October? 05:55 …

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Could Brexit end London’s financial dominance? | The Economist

2019-10-19

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More than 300 financial organisations have already left the City of London to set up shop in other European capitals. What will this mean for London and the rest of Europe? Read more from The Economist: https://econ.st/2BtsU4A Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check …

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How Brexit is changing the EU | The Economist

2019-10-17

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Brexit once seemed to pose an existential threat to the European Union. But Britain’s withdrawal process has had some surprising results—especially when it comes to how other member states view the EU. Read more: https://econ.st/2MmthnW Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy When the UK voted to leave the European Union in …

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South Africa: rugby’s race problem | The Economist

2019-10-09

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South Africa’s national rugby squad has ‘‘quotas’’ to ensure more black players are selected. 25 years after the end of apartheid, can the controversial practice redress the race imbalance in the sport? And at what cost? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy It was a win that unified a divided country. …

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: identity, feminism and honest conversations

2019-10-05

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an award-winning Nigerian author whose work deals with race, identity and gender, speaks to The Economist’s public policy editor Sacha Nauta about some of the most pressing issues facing society today This was held at The Economist’s the second annual Open Future Festival. Watch the full livestream here: https://econ.st/2Vf5p8Q

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How to help America’s poor | The Economist

2019-10-02

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The nature of poverty in America is changing, challenging stereotypes. What is the best way to help families living in poverty today? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy 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 …

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Why is there still poverty in America? | The Economist

2019-10-01

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In America almost 40m people—one eighth of its population—live in poverty. Why does the richest big country in the world still have so many people living in profound need? Find out more here: https://econ.st/2ofmd33 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s …

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Can you insure against climate change? | The Economist

2019-09-28

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Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to climate change. As the economic costs of disasters rise, can the insurance industry cope with the losses? Read more https://econ.st/2ndFMZ3 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Extreme weather events like these are becoming more frequent. It’s not just causing untold human suffering …

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How bad is the crisis in democracy? | The Economist

2019-09-26

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Around the world, democracies are getting weaker and most elected politicians are becoming more unpopular. Are they still serving the people or themselves? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy 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...

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Climate Change: The Economist live Q&A

2019-09-20

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Climate change is one of the biggest threats to humanity. What do you want to know about the consequences, action and policy surrounding it? Ask Oliver Morton, our senior editor who specialises in climate change and Sarah Collinson, the director of our film “Climate Change: can nature repair the planet?”: https://youtu.be/WRgv4V1ZxN4 Click here to subscribe …

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Climate Change: can nature repair the planet? | The Economist

2019-09-19

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A closer look at one of the most familiar responses offered to the climate crisis. What is the real story behind trees and climate change? See our research here: https://econ.st/32HXvXY Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk …

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