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Zimbabwe is free of Robert Mugabe, should the world celebrate?
Zimbabwe may be free of Robert Mugabe, who has been deposed in an apparent military coup, but the celebrations occurring in the country's capital will be short-lived. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man who may end up in charge, is every bit as...
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Sustainable Economics: Panel Discussion on INET's Bretton Woods Conference (4 of 5)
Camilla Toulmin is the director of the International Institute for Environment and Development, and a speaker at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
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How Africa could one day rival China
Africa is changing so fast, it is becoming hard to ignore. In the short term the continent faces many problems, including covid-19, but in the long term it could rival China's economic might.
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Who will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup has begun, but who is likely to win? The Economist has scoured historical data and analysed dozens of factors to try to determine which country's team will lift the iconic trophy.
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Maria Wazir: Squashing the Taliban
Maria Wazir grew up in a Taliban stronghold. Girls were not allowed to play outside, let alone participate in sports. But she was not like other girls. By changing her name and burning her dresses she was able to become a professional...
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Putin's games with the West
Russia's presidential election will see President Vladimir Putin hold onto power. Garry Kasparov, who attempted to run against him in 2008, examines the games Mr Putin is playing with the West
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Meet visually-impaired skier Kelly Marie Gallagher
In the leadup to the Alpine World Ski Championships, one skier has to deal with far more than just moguls on the hill. Kelly Marie Gallagher is blind.
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Covid-19: more questions about coronavirus, answered
What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.
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These Syrian refugees want to go home
The war in Syria has forced around half of the country's people from their homes. Although many dream of returning as soon as the war is over, in reality it may take years.
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Chester Williams: from racism to the Rugby World Cup final
Chester Williams was the only black player in South Africa's 1995 World Cup winning side. He died on September 6th 2019. Earlier this year he spoke to The Economist about his experience playing for the Springboks and growing up and...
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India - The Next Economic Superpower: Modern India & The Future
India is soon to be home to the largest population of citizens on the planet. And as of 2014, the nation will also hold the title of the fastest-growing major economy in the world (stealing the title from the slower-growing economy of...
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Economic Concentrations in Business School
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Brexit: what would a second referendum look like?
Britain's Labour Party has announced it will support a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU. What might be on the ballot?
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Should three-parent families be legally recognised?
What does a modern family look like? The Economist’s Matt Steinglass travels to the Netherlands where multiple-parent families–with up to four parents–could be recognised by law.
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Psychology professor Tom Gilovich - ScienceLives
Tom Gilovich, professor of psychology at Cornell University, focuses his research on how our rational and intuitive thinking processes interact, with a particular emphasis on what happens when they lead people in two very different...
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What do Moon rocks reveal about the universe?
Between 1969 and 1972 six Apollo missions returned to Earth with Moon rocks. It was hoped that they would unlock lunar secrets but they also ended up teaching scientists more about the creation of the Earth and the universe beyond.
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How can Britain fix Brexit?
Parliament's rejection of Theresa May's Brexit plan has created a democratic mess. The Economist's Britain editor, Tom Wainwright, explains how the country got into this muddle, and the solution for getting out.
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Saudi Arabia: open for tourists
Saudi Arabia is spending half-a-trillion dollars on coastal resorts and an entertainment complex to try and attract more tourists. It's part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the country's economy away from oil. Will it work?
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Why is sand in short supply?
The world uses 40 billion tonnes of sand each year to build cities and towns, but global reserves are running low. We find out why.
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Why We Should Decriminalize Sex Work
Stigmatizing and relegating an activity to the shadows doesn’t improve anyone’s welfare University of Reading economist Marina Della Giusta explains how regulations are driven more by reinforcing a society’s moral standards than by...
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Inside Iran: what's next?
When Iran's military forces mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet it sparked widespread protests around the country. Iran's leaders face being overwhelmed by a crisis they created—how will they respond? Read more here:...
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Why do so few of China's LGBT people come out?
Being gay in China is still a massive taboo. In fact, only 3% of gay men and 6% of gay women describe themselves as "completely out", and an estimated 70% of gay Chinese have entered into heterosexual marriages.
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How to win a penalty shootout
Penalty shootouts provide some of the tensest World Cup moments. We've crunched the data and teamed up with one of the world's top female footballers to examine the secret of taking the perfect spot kick
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Netflix CEO: why you shouldn't try to please your boss | The Economist Podcast
With 193m subscribers worldwide, Netflix has revolutionised the TV and film industry. Reed Hastings, the firm’s CEO, tells The Economist Asks podcast that its success is built on the radical management style he has created within the...