Israel’s protests: why Bibi’s delay is an opportunity for Israel

2023-03-14

Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American regulators have pulled out all the stops to protect depositors. But the scramble to ensure stability has exposed serious flaws in America’s banking architecture. What comes next?

00:00 – Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed
00:38 – What has happened?
02:07 – How have regulators reacted?
03:12 – What does this mean for banking?

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Investors brace for

2023-03-07

Fertility rates are falling across the rich world, as more and more people are weighing up whether to have children. Raising them can be stressful and cost a fortune, but they might bring you a lot of joy. So all things considered, on International Women’s Day, is it worth having kids?

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00:00 – Is it worth having kids?
00:36 – Do kids make parents happy?
03:12 – Why people used to have more children
04:11 – The expense of having kids
05:24 – Parental leave
08:03 – Childcare
09:42 – The “motherhood penalty”
13:45 – The macroeconomics of children

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Why there are so few babies in southern Europe: https://econ.st/3ZuhCWY

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The age of the

2023-01-19

Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer?

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00:00 – How can rich countries address regional inequality?
01:10 – How did regional inequality emerge?
04:45 – How local politicians can help close economic gaps
06:20 – Why making poorer areas better off is a priority
07:30 – How this German city has changed its fortunes
09:15 – How Germany has championed regional development
11:18 – How Pittsburgh is using education to redefine its economy
15:13 – How Tulsa is becoming a haven for remote-workers
18:00 – Why regional inequality is a concern for all

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Why Britain is

2022-12-08

The quantity and quality of counterfeit sneakers has never been greater. As online sales boom, many buyers are deliberately choosing the steal over the real.

00:00 – The counterfeit epidemic
00:57 – How does eBay authenticate goods?
03:34 – What is driving the counterfeit boom?
05:24 – How is the sneaker resale market affecting counterfeits?
07:11 – What is the role of influencers?
08:56 – China: the world’s counterfeit capital
10:45 – Is sneaker counterfeiting a victimless crime?
11:59 – Can counterfeit production be stopped?

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Is China’s export boom