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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: Why Americans work harder than Europeans
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine why American workers put in more hours than their European counterparts.
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Editor’s Picks: Why biotech startups are enjoying a revival
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we ask whether smaller drugmakers could upstage big pharma.
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Editor’s Picks: The new economics of immigration
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, as immigration surges in the rich world, we consider the economic implications of a new wave of arrivals—many of whom are low-skilled.
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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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