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Paul Ormerod
Economist and author Paul Ormerod on the complexity of economics
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The Road to Zambezi Street - Part Two
Zambia has the potential to be a trade hub, if it can improve its roads and railways.
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Internet of Things
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The Entrepreneurial State
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The World Turned Upside Down (Part 1)
After 25 years of business reporting, Peter Day argues the world has turned upside down
The World Turned Upside Down Part Two
After 25 years of business reporting Peter Day argues the world has turned upside down
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The Tale of Two Chinas
Peter Day explores two very contrasting enclaves in China.
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Brand China
Can Chinese brands such as Huawei, Shang Xia and Xiaomi compete in the global market?
Mass Made to Order
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The global trends affecting that most precious resource: water
Entrepreneur of the Year - Part Two
Stories from four winners at the World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monte Carlo
Workplace Revolution
What effect does office design have on office workers?
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Global Look Ahead 2014
Peter Day discusses the trends that will be affecting our lives in 2014
The Music Industry
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Stitch in Time
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Longevity War Game
Rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Can we brige the gap?
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Peter Day travels to Cork to find out what life is really like after the EU bailout.
Cyber Town Malvern
How the quiet English town of Malvern became a hub in the fight against cyber crime