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Clocking in: a manager’s dilemma
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Global workers average 42 hours per week, but preferences vary. The hours managers set reveal what kind of leader they are.
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Export addiction: China's dangerous dependency
06:18|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. China's trade surplus may look threatening, but it's masking a deeper problem at home. The country has grown reliant on foreign demand while its own economy struggles.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Grimmest business: Latin America’s trafficking surge
09:31|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As drug gangs expand, human trafficking becomes part of their portfolios. It remains low on governments’ lists of priorities. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Culture clash: creativity meets control in China
09:18|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Chinese entertainment is booming. This surge poses a dilemma for the Communist party. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Smart toys: playtime gets an upgrade
08:13|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. AI powered toys are changing how kids play, sometimes for the better. But adults should know when to turn them off. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.One weird trick: Solving America's price problem
08:35|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Despite low inflation and rising wages, Americans remain furious about high prices. There’s an odd but effective solution.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Olive branch: Iran’s reformists extend a hand
05:35|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Iran is surprisingly eager for talks with America. Trump should seize this opening before it’s too late. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Europe's peace problem: the great de-galvanisation
08:14|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. War has unified Europe, but peace threatens to divide it. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.High-speed: China’s innovation holds lessons for the world
07:37|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. China is using scale and regulatory agility to race ahead in key industries. The West risks falling behind.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.