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Nicholas Stern on Muhammad Ali

Renowned economist Nicholas Stern chooses 'the Greatest' - boxer Muhammad Ali. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Nicholas Stern is IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics, among other positions, and former Chief Economist at the World Bank.

He is also a massive boxing fan and chooses the life of Muhammad Ali to explore with Matthew Parris and sports journalist and boxing commentator Ronald McIntosh.

Not only does Stern admire Ali's prowess in the ring, but more so his fearless stance against the Vietnam War which cost him dearly both personally and professionally.

Ali's humanitarian work in later life has also been a huge source of inspiration to him.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2017.

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30 minutes

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Thu 15 Feb 2024 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Nicholas Stern
Interviewed Guest Ronald McIntosh
Producer Maggie Ayre

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Sep 2017 16:30
  • Fri 15 Sep 2017 23:00
  • Thu 2 Dec 2021 18:30
  • Fri 3 Dec 2021 00:30
  • Sat 4 Dec 2021 07:30
  • Sat 4 Dec 2021 17:30
  • Sun 5 Dec 2021 05:30
  • Thu 15 Feb 2024 21:00

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