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Editor's Picks from The Economist The Economist
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Published weekdays from Monday to Thursday.
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Editor’s Picks: The end of non-compete clauses?
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Non-compete clauses have long been a staple of American job contracts. A new rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission may change that.
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Editor’s Picks: The microstate in Europe with close ties to Russia
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the small republic of San Marino, which is surrounded by Italy. Nestled in the heart of the EU, the tiny republic is alarmingly friendly with Russia.
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Editor’s Picks: What psychiatrists get wrong about mental health
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers. We explore why a greater focus on biology could improve psychiatry.
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Editor’s Picks: Will India’s economic success last?
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine the strength of the Indian economy and how it may grow if Narendra Modi wins another term.
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Editor’s Picks: What Impressionism reveals about art today
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. On its 150th anniversary, we explore how Impressionism raises the question of what has happened to the avant-garde today.
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Editor’s Picks: Why German educational standards are declining
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, German student scores are falling, despite the country having tried varied reforms. We argue that cultural attitudes to education and a failure to adapt are to blame.
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