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Economics

Stories that provide depth and context to interrelated economic issues, including the best from PRI’s The World, The Takeaway, Living on Earth, and other popular programs.

Episodes

How much will a 25% tariff hurt sales of Scotch?

How immigrant workers are preparing for automation in agriculture

Exxon and oil sands go on trial in New York climate fraud case

You’re not being fleeced: This carbon-negative sweater comes with sheep included

Will Iowa farmers benefit from Trump's newest deals with China and Japan?

In a culture of selfies and social media, how do you check your ego?

Finland's answer to food waste: 'Best-before' is actually good later — with a discount

China dominates the electric bus market, but the US is getting on board

Why are so many Korean karaoke joints going silent?

Forever 21 closing stores in bankruptcy filing shows limits to fast fashion, author says

In Québec, teachers return to school under new religious symbols ban

In Germany, the politics of climate change are shifting beneath Merkel’s feet

Young climate activists want a seat at the table 'before it's too late'

The real cost of expensive housing

A small town in Italy offers houses for sale for less than an espresso

What do attacks on Saudi oil facilities mean for US-Saudi relations?

Hong Kong leader says she would quit if she could

The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink

How Japan keeps its cool when temps are high

They were CIA-backed Chinese rebels. Now you’re invited to their once-secret hideaway.