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The Intangible Economy

Why some of the most profitable companies in the world cannot be valued. David Grossman tells stories which help explain the world of contemporary capitalism.

Why can't some of the most profitable companies in the world be valued? From fitness classes to global tech firms and coffee chains, Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake reveal the growing dominance of the intangible economy and the implications for society, equality and productivity. David Grossman tells stories which help explain the world of contemporary capitalism.

Producer: Diane Richardson
Editor: Hugh Levinson

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15 minutes

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Wed 9 Jan 201920:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Mon 10 Sep 201813:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 9 Jan 201920:45
    BBC Radio 4