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  • Reuters Econ World

    The cost of quantum

    2026/09/09 | 38 mins.
    Quantum computers are coming, but who will pay for their development? On this episode of Reuters Econ World, Jonathan Ruane of MIT joins host Carmel Crimmins to unpack the multibillion-dollar race to build the next generation of computing, how geopolitical competition is shaping the industry, and whether the technology can live up to its revolutionary promise.

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    Right-wing populism

    2026/09/02 | 39 mins.
    Far-right and anti-immigration parties are a diverse bunch when it comes to the economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Catherine De Vries, head of political science at the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, about the economic policies of right-wing populists as they lead opinion polls in Germany and France.

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    The Treasury twist

    2026/08/26 | 35 mins.
    Scott Bessent wants lower borrowing costs but the bond market has other ideas. Host Carmel Crimmins unpacks the Treasury Secretary's plans for a "Treasury twist" and the battle over U.S. interest rates.

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    Europe's electric dreams

    2026/08/12 | 37 mins.
    Europe is making a multi-trillion euro bet that homegrown electricity can solve some of its biggest problems: high energy costs, geopolitical vulnerability, and industrial decline. On this week's Econ World, energy columnist Ron Bousso joins host Carmel Crimmins to explore whether renewables, nuclear power and a massive grid overhaul can deliver energy security before Europe's competitors pull even further ahead.

    Check out Ron's column here: Europe makes trillion-euro bet to revive its battered industry

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    Coughing up: the economics of sick leave

    2026/08/05 | 41 mins.
    Germany is cracking down on sick leave to cut costs and boost growth. But could it backfire? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to economist Nicolas Ziebarth about the hidden economics of sick leave, from adverse selection and moral hazard to the trade-offs involved in calling in sick and working while ill.

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About Reuters Econ World
Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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