24 min

Is the American economy out of the woods‪?‬ World Business Report

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Economic growth in the US will be stronger than expected – but what does this mean for small businesses? We hear from an American business owner about the impact of an economic boom coinciding with inflation.
Also, a UK legislation to ban cigarette sales leads to questions being raised on how tax duty for those specific sales will be recovered.
Plus, is the return of investment worth much for countries hosting global events? It has been estimated that in preparation for the Olympic games France has spent 9 billion euros and forcing additional contributions from the government – but does the investment reap the rewards?

Economic growth in the US will be stronger than expected – but what does this mean for small businesses? We hear from an American business owner about the impact of an economic boom coinciding with inflation.
Also, a UK legislation to ban cigarette sales leads to questions being raised on how tax duty for those specific sales will be recovered.
Plus, is the return of investment worth much for countries hosting global events? It has been estimated that in preparation for the Olympic games France has spent 9 billion euros and forcing additional contributions from the government – but does the investment reap the rewards?

24 min

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