Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The hustle for internships is starting earlier at elite universities. More students are forgoing their ambitions to make a difference and are choosing careers in consulting, finance and tech.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Donations peak around the holiday season. But what is the best way to make the greatest impact when giving?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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Sulphur emissions have been decreasing, but the planet is warming faster than expected. Putting a thin layer of sulphates in the stratosphere could help. 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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Every December China’s rulers meet to assess the economy’s performance over the past year and look ahead to the next one. The outlook is bleak in either direction.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. It is the season for holiday movies, most of which are bland, cheesy and absurd. But they’re also wildly popular.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. After two decades of extraordinary growth, the luxury industry is slowing down. But not all companies are feeling the pinch.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This year has been marked by conflict and suffering—there have been wars on three continents and natural disasters around the world. But there has also been cause for hope.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The Bookseller/Diagram Prize is awarded to the oddest book title of the year. Although the winning titles are sometimes unintentionally funny, the authors may not be amused. 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.