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Monday 17th March 2008

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Monday 17th March

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Coins

Plymouth Placement

In the first of two reports, Rob meets a Plymouth student looking for advice on choosing a good industrial placement.


Notes and coins

Predictably Irrational

A behavioural economist tells Adam why consumers are irrational.


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Alcoholic Cars

Gillian reports on the ethanol industry in Brazil. Brazilians started putting alcohol made from sugar cane in their cars 30 years ago and as the world becomes increasingly environmentally aware, the country finds itself in a prime position to innovate and educate the rest of the world.


Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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