When politics dictates policy: China’s faltering economy
Economist Podcasts29 Syys 2023

When politics dictates policy: China’s faltering economy

During past economic downturns, officials have been both swift and bold. This time not so much—because their hands are tied by knotty internal politics. We ask why Latin America makes for such a useful playground for Russian spies (10:07). And remembering Fernando Botero, a Colombian artist who never deviated from his not-quite-comically plump figures (18:16).


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