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Ep. 259: Reading the Economist

Ep. 259: Reading the Economist

Author: IVM Podcasts

In this week’s Reading the Economist, Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti, and Sarthak Pradhan explore everything from the consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade to Britain’s nuclear deterrent, the economic costs of the Wuhan coronavirus, and the challenge of financial inclusion in India.Follow Aditya on Twitter: adityascriptsFollow Anirudh on Twitter: AKanisettiFollow Sarthak on Twitter: PSarthak19

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