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Radio 4,10 Sep 2018,15 mins

The Intangible Economy

The New Age of Capitalism

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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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