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Nobel Laureates for Economics on the State of the World Economy

Nobel laureates for economics, Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz, talk about the US recovery, whether austerity has worked, and the role of global inequality in suppressing demand.

Nobel laureate economists. Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz talk about whether the US is on course for a return to full employment, what the future holds for the eurozone, and whether rising inequality lies behind the global slump.

Also in the programme, Celia Hatton reports from Beijing on the surprising way in which the Swedish furniture chain Ikea has adapted to local shopping patterns.

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Fri 22 Nov 2013 08:32GMT

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  • Fri 22 Nov 2013 08:32GMT

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