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The economics issues investigated by The Big Question so far have been:
Does aid work?
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The richer nations in the world give aid to their neighbours every year. But is it doing any good? Read more : Does aid work?
What is free trade?
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A solution to the world's ills, or a way of keeping poor nations poor? Read more : What is free trade?
How fair is free trade?
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Free trade is the theory of trade without restrictions. But that theory is not easily put into practice. Take the billions spent through... Read more : How fair is free trade?
How much do we need oil?
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Oil is the single most important commodity traded in the world today. Almost 83 million barrels were consumed every day last year. But oil prices... Read more : How much do we need oil?
Can we live without oil?
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Experts predict reserves of crude oil won’t last the century. Over the next few decades, as oil supplies diminish, it will become more expensive,... Read more : Can we live without oil?
What is money?
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You know when you don't have it, but what exactly is money? Read more : What is money?
Why do we get into debt?
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The question of debt is never far from the news. The Big Question asks 'Why do people, companies and countries get into debt in the... Read more : Why do we get into debt?
Is this China's century?
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So how did a communist country become so good at capitalism? Emma Joseph travels to Shagnhai and asks: why are so many people saying this... Read more : Is this China's century?
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