18 Oct How Rwanda is Becoming the Singapore of Africa
Can a country go from genocide to global business hub in a single generation?...
Economics
14 Oct Why Flying Car Startups Are Seeking A Quiet Takeoff
If a flying taxi is too loud, cities can simply ban it. So what exactly is "too loud" when you're hovering over someone's apartment?...
06 Oct to see Germany’s future, look at its cars
Posted at 19:38h
in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Politics, Technology, The Economist
This video lesson is not for everyone as it’s very ‘businessy’ with a strong focus on changes in Germany particularly with the German elections in mind (Sept 2021). That being said, I suspect many elements of the video will remain ‘evergreen’ for many years to...
06 Oct Corruption is legal in America
Is the line between lobbying and bribery actually as clear as politicians claim?...
06 Oct China’s economy: What is its weak spot?
Can a country run out of people...
06 Oct China’s trillion-dolar investment in infrastructure: The making of a superpower
What does it actually mean for a country to "invest" in another country's roads and railways?...
04 Oct How China is using automation to reshape its economy
Posted at 11:29h
in B1 - Intermediate, Business, CNBC International, Economics, Problem Solving, Science, Technology
If China's working-age population is shrinking, why hasn't that slowed the economy down yet?...
03 Jun Degrowth: Is it time to live better with less
Posted at 20:20h
in A2 - Pre-intermediate, B1 - Intermediate, Business, CNBC International, Economics, Politics
Is GDP actually measuring what matters, or has it just been measuring what's easy to count?...
24 Mar Are all-white paintings masterpieces or baloney?
Is a blank white canvas worth more than your car? More than your house?...
16 Feb How do modern pirates make money
Does a pirate attack on a cargo ship actually follow a recognisable business logic?...