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The threats to the world economy, why America’s doctors have such high earnings and a new AI-assisted Beatles track

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the contradiction at the heart of the world economy. Also, why doctors in America earn so much (11:40) and a new AI-assisted Beatles track could satisfy old fans and introduce the band to new ones too (17:20). Runtime: 22 min

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