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Productivity Puzzle Apr 04, 2013

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The UK economy is in a quandry: employment is rising but the productivity of its workforce is not. Behind the numbers, Peter Day tries to explain this puzzle and why it matters.

Race Against the Machine Mar 30, 2013

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Peter Day talks with the authors of the book Race Against the Machine and finds out what the rise of the robots is going to mean to all of our lives.

Mahindra&Mahindra Mar 23, 2013

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Peter Day talks to Anand Mahindra, the CEO of Indian group of companies Mahindra&Mahindra, about how M&M's story mirrors that of modern India, and how he led it to success.

India Identity Mar 16, 2013

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India is attempting to give each citizen get an individual identity. It’s the world’s largest technological project. Peter Day investigates.

India Economy Mar 09, 2013

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The Indian economy, once one of the world’s fastest growing, is stalling. This week’s Global Business examines the implications for the world’s largest democracy.

Ageing in Japan Mar 02, 2013

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Japan is the fastest ageing country in the world. As Peter Day reports, this is putting a big strain on the country’s finances. Will the Japanese have to work long into old age?

Growing Old Feb 23, 2013

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As baby boomers turn 65, many countries are growing old. As Peter Day reports, this means big changes for the economy, healthcare, and our way of life.

Jeremy Grantham Feb 16, 2013

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Peter Day talks with the prominent investment manager Jeremy Grantham about managing progress in a world of finite resources.

Red Hook Brooklyn Feb 09, 2013

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Peter Day takes a walk through one street in Red Hook Brooklyn to find out how the community is recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

The Art of Strategy Feb 02, 2013

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Peter Day talks about business strategy with the former head of Proctor and Gamble, AG Lafley, and Dean of the Rotman School of Management, Roger Martin.

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