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The Agenda: Christine Lagarde on globalisation | The Economist

2017-01-19

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From the elite bubble of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, shares her views on the future of globalisation. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the …

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Self-driving technology and highway trucks with no one at the wheel

2017-01-19

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Technological innovation and automation are transforming entire industries. As self-driving trucks hit the road, what could possibly go wrong? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the personalities who might just hold the answers. Discover the …

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Learning to code will help you prepare for the jobs of tomorrow

2017-01-18

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Tech firms are going back to school. Find out what middle-school kids have got to do with populism—and why “learning to learn” will be key to many people’s futures, whatever their age. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the …

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Italy’s Five Star Movement holds a rally in Turin

2017-01-18

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Beppe Grillo—a former stand-up comedian and leader of Italy’s populist Five Star Movement—knows how to appeal to the emotions of frustrated Italians. Despite lacking political experience and obvious solutions, his surge is mirrored by other populists throughout the West. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions …

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The Agenda: Arianna Huffington on the media | The Economist

2017-01-18

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Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, shares her views on the role of journalism in a political world transformed by populism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In recent years the media has transformed politics. What role is there for journalism in this changing environment? Arianna Huffington founded The Huffington …

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Hong Kong: pro-independence v pro-China | The Economist

2017-01-18

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Hong Kong society is divided between those who want independence from the mainland and those who want to remain close to it. Holden Chow, of Hong Kong’s pro-China DAB Party, and Edward Leung, an independence activist, discuss their opposing visions for the territory’s future. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Hong …

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The Agenda: Minouche Shafik discusses education and inequality | The Economist

2017-01-17

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Minouche Shafik, deputy governor of the Bank of England and the next director of the London School of Economics, discusses the role of education in a world coloured by populism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 At a time of political upheaval, many believe that jobs are under threat. In a …

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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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