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Editor’s Picks: March 11th 2024
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A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, while it seems clear that the US presidential election of 2024 will be a rematch, we examine three big areas of uncertainty that might tip the outcome. Next, while risk is inherent to investment, we uncover why bigger isn’t always better. And finally, how smart are “smart drugs”?
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