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Jan 2021
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S E26: Economic Growth - Improving our L...

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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When an economy grows, we live better lives. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you how economic growth is fuelled by the mix of skilled workers, the right investments and new ideas. As one idea leads to another, innovation helps boost the economy and can make the world a better place.

Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.


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