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The conflict in South Sudan
1.6 million South Sudanese have fled the country since December 2013, many to the world's largest refugee camp, in Uganda. What's behind the exodus?
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The rise of the refugee startup
Refugee camps are unlikely hotbeds of untapped entrepreneurial talent. The UN estimates that there are 3,000 businesses inside the Zaatari camp in Jordan, generating $13m per month, even though refugees there are not in theory allowed to...
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How to solve the refugee crisis
The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing challenges for the world today: around 1 person in 100 is a refugee. David Miliband, a former British foreign secretary, offers his thoughts on how to solve it.
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How many countries in the world are fully democratic?
What makes a democracy? Members of the public discuss what constitutes a democratic country, and how many true democracies exist.
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Are wildfires becoming more deadly?
Wildfires have killed at least 74 people in Greece. In Sweden firefighters are tackling the biggest forest blazes in the country's history. What causes wildfires and are they becoming more common?
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Congo: the race to beat Ebola
Congo is in the grip of another Ebola outbreak, which has killed up to 400 people. There is no effective treatment for the deadly virus, but pioneering drug trials are under way
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Urbanisation and the rise of the megacity
Urbanisation is happening faster today than at any time in history. By 2030 nearly 9% of the global population will live in so-called megacities—cities with more than 10m inhabitants.
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Foreign aid: who gives the most, and where does it go?
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. We analysed the data to see which countries are spending and receiving the most
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Religion, faith and the role they play today
Religion and faith are an integral part of people’s lives worldwide. But in many countries the number of people who believe in God is in decline. We examine the changing role of religion around the world.
Economics Explained
Are The "Extreme" Economic Systems Totally Pointless?: Hands Off Capitalism
Karl Marx and Frederick Engels were philosophers, political theorists, and economists responsible for writing the communist manifesto, which is today probably the most widely recognized text outlining a system for a communal economy. An...
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Has migration gone too far?
Migrants from the EU into Britain are more likely to be paying taxes than claiming benefits. So why do some people think migration is harmful, and how should this divisive issue be dealt with? The Economist's Emma Hogan offers her thoughts
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economics & Beyond Podcast [Rob Johnson]
Rob Johnson is not your average economist, and this is not your average economics podcast. Every week, Rob talks about economic and social issues with a guest who probably wasn’t on your Econ 101 reading list, from musicians to...
Independent Producers
Immigration Policy Then and Now
The United States is a nation of immigrants. European immigrants in the late 1800s populated our nation and were granted citizenship upon entry. The immigration system has changed dramatically since, and America’s borders are no longer...
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The Balfour Declaration's impact, 100 years on
The Balfour Declaration was penned 100 years ago, but its legacy still resonates in the Middle East today. How did a letter, only 67-words long, ignite 100 years of conflict?
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A message of hope for transgender people
Transgender singer and former prison inmate Shea Diamond faced discrimination and hardship for challenging society's expectations of how she should be. She offers advice to her younger self.
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How to defeat malaria
Malaria still kills around 400,000 people a year. Efforts to eradicate the disease have stalled because of drug resistance—but pioneering gene-editing technology might offer a new solution
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Bangladesh: a country where blogging can get you killed
Secular writers and bloggers are being hacked to death in the streets of Bangladesh for sharing their views online. But the government seems to tolerate the violence. WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT
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The struggles for independence and the impact of redrawing borders
From Catalonia to Kurdistan and Quebec, many people are demanding independence. What does it take to transform a cultural identity into a nation-state? And what is the impact?
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Where in the world is censorship most oppressive?
When governments seek to control information and ideas they seek to limit access to the internet, imprison journalists and stop free speech. Find out where in the world censorship is most oppressive.
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The changing face of the global fashion industry
The numbers behind haute couture are staggering, with up to 35% of consumers buying their clothes based on trends recommended by social media. Here's how the fashion industry is cutting its cloth today.
Financial Times
The future of economics
Brendan Greeley visits the annual American Economic Association in Atlanta to discuss with old and young economists the state of economic sciences and whether lessons were learnt from the financial crisis.
Mazz Media
Civilization
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...
Press Association
Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures showing no growth in April
Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures as the UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Gross domestic product (GDP) was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said.
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All eyes on the Fed as interest rate cuts have yet to materialize
In the Fed's eyes, the economy is strong, with the March jobs report showing growth for 39 months straight. But where are those interest rate cuts?