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Britain's Deficit
Is Britain the next Greece? Businessman Jon Moulton says the UK's economy is in danger.
05 May 2010,18 mins
In the Picture - but who owns the image?
Photographers of famous pictures find them pirated on t-shirts. What should the law do?
04 May 2010,18 mins
Is the IMF going soft?
The IMF seems to be more aware of social unrest from imposing austerity. What's changed?
03 May 2010,18 mins
The Pain in Spain
Why Spain's antiquated labour laws are damaging job prospects for its young people.
30 Apr 2010,18 mins
Is Short-Selling Beneficial?
Is short-selling a force for good, or does it destroy companies, quite unfairly?
29 Apr 2010,18 mins
The Mind of the IMF - and Barter in New York.
How does the IMF make policy? Plus the promise of Iraq, wishful thinking or reality?
28 Apr 2010,18 mins
Volcanic ash cloud: The economic impact
The economic impact of the volcanic ash cloud in Iceland and the cost of golf in China.
27 Apr 2010,18 mins
Goldman Sachs' Defence
We look at Goldman Sachs' defence against fraud charges in the United States.
26 Apr 2010,18 mins
Japan's Falling Prices
Why prices are falling for consumers in Japan, and what that means for its economy.
23 Apr 2010,18 mins
Tea Party Revolt
What the US Tea Party movement tells us about Americans' hostility toward paying taxes.
22 Apr 2010,18 mins
Good Corruption; Bad Corruption?
Is some corruption not so bad? Why some countries grow even with corrupt governments.
21 Apr 2010,18 mins
Germany Unbound?
Does the Euro crisis with Greece reveal German economic nationalism?
20 Apr 2010,18 mins
China's currency policy and information overload
China's currency policy and are we overloaded with too much information?
19 Apr 2010,18 mins
China in Africa: China's top ambassador there.
China's Special Representative to Africa on aid, trade and political influence.
16 Apr 2010,18 mins
Telling it how it is
How do politicians sell bad economic news to voters.
15 Apr 2010,18 mins
The Tiger Woods Brand: Broken Beyond Repair?
Does golf need Tiger more than Tiger needs golf? And did he love money too much?
14 Apr 2010,18 mins
Cyber attacks from China - but who exactly does it?
Is it the Chinese government or just rogue hackers? And a train driver's dream job.
06 Apr 2010,18 mins
Can Money Buy Happiness?
In 50 years, we've got richer but no happier. Why? Are you happier if others are poorer?
05 Apr 2010,18 mins
Poetry in business
Can poems provide insights into the world of business?
02 Apr 2010,18 mins
Should a Company be President?
A company is standing for public office in America. Plus life at 20 per cent unemployment.
01 Apr 2010,18 mins
Is the Euro a Busted Flush?
Should Germany cut weak economies loose from the Euro? And credit cards for kids?
31 Mar 2010,18 mins
Tax Havens: Bermuda comes in from the cold.
Bermuda's finance minister on tax havens. And why droughts cause witch killings.
30 Mar 2010,18 mins
Google: Papers Can Thrive!
Google's chief economist on how papers can thrive on-line. Plus Lucy Kellaway on lists.
29 Mar 2010,18 mins
Future Debts
How public debts could be four times as big as they are now, within a few decades.
26 Mar 2010,18 mins
Currency Battles
America gets tough with China about its currency.
25 Mar 2010,18 mins
Zimbabwe: Property Grab or Fair Redistribution?
A new law in Zimbabwe means redistributing property. Is it fair? Is it economically wise?
24 Mar 2010,18 mins
Dry Tinder
Wall Street's favourite lawyer says there is still 'dry tinder' in the banking system.
23 Mar 2010,18 mins
China's property bubble
We hear why China's property bubble may burst soon, but this won't stop China's progress.
22 Mar 2010,18 mins
Is there money to be made on the Palestinian stock market?
The head of the company which owns the Palestinian stock exchange on how it operates.
19 Mar 2010,18 mins
Spain's struggling economy
Could Spain, with its rising debts and huge jobless queues, be next for a Euro crisis?
18 Mar 2010,18 mins