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State of profusion: governments just keep growing
State of profusion: governments just keep growing
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Nov 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Some factors that drive relentless growth in state spending are eternal; some are getting stronger. Our correspondent outlines a big-government future. We examine how MacKenzie Scott, an accidental billionaire, is revolutionising big-money philanthropy. And Moroccan hoteliers rail against a law that forbids beds for the unwed.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Nov 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
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