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Euro on the Rocks? Dec 15, 2010

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As the Euroland crisis spreads from one country to another, In Business joins forces with The Report to examine what's happening and why it matters. The Report investigates the fallout from the Irish collapse on the British economy and then Peter Day is joined by a distinguished panel to discuss the future of the euro.

Not for Profits Dec 13, 2010

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Why are they no really large not for profit organisations? Peter Day hears why from two Harvard Business School professors: Allen Grossman and Robert Kaplan. They argue that the non profit sector needs to adopt many of the features of the marketplace, so efficient organisations can grow, while less efficient ones dwindle, just like companies do. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Bitter Pills Dec 09, 2010

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Britain's pharmaceutical companies have invested hundreds of millions of pounds in a search for new drugs and treatments which has not delivered the breakthroughs that were promised when the money was spent. It's a problem for the whole global industry, too. Peter Day asks if there are better ways of undertaking this quest for a cure. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Chinese Hare, Indian Tortoise? Dec 06, 2010

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Peter Day asks two expert witnesses to compare the two countries vying for the position of number one in the world economy: India and China. Is it a race, and if so, which of them will win? Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Operation Robot Dec 02, 2010

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The revolution in the operating theatre is only just beginning, but robotic surgery could change the way we think about healthcare ... and the way surgeons work. Peter Day looks at what surgeons are able to achieve with robots now and at the proto-types for healthcare in the future. He asks how significant these advances could be for health in Britain and for British business and hears from the robot pioneers: surgeons, engineers and business people. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Growing Pains Nov 29, 2010

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In the middle of a recession renewed economic growth is always considered the great panacea that will get us out of the mess we are in. However, is this really the way to tackle the problems of a finite world? Peter Day wonders if our reliance on growth is a snare and a delusion. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Growing Pains Nov 25, 2010

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In the middle of a recession renewed economic growth is always considered the great panacea that will get us out of the mess we are in. However, is this really the way to tackle the problems of a finite world? Peter Day wonders if our reliance on growth is not a snare and a delusion. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Singapore Start-ups Nov 15, 2010

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The Singapore government is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship. Peter Day takes a close look. Producers: Richard Berenger and Neil Koenig Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Aamir Khan Nov 08, 2010

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Peter Day hears about one of the world’s most buoyant movie industries from a someone right in the thick of it. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Crystal Lagoons Nov 01, 2010

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Many of us will pay a premium to live by water – whether it’s the sea, a river or a lake. It’s well known amongst property developers but Chilean entrepreneur Fernando Fischmann is unique amongst his peers in having discovered a technique to keep the water in lagoons clear and so attractive to live next to. His company Crystal Lagoons is in high demand to provide that technology right across the world. Here he talks to Peter Day. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

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