Europe's lost decade?

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Do Europe and the United States face a Japanese style lost decade of stagnation? Lesley Curwen talks to investment banker and author Will Hopper about the ultimate consequences of investors shifting into so-called "safe haven" investments. Plus as part of the BBC's Business of Religion coverage, Dr Walid Hegazy considers whether Islamic banking has lessons to teach Western banks. And Lee Burbage, Chief People Fool at the US personal finance website The Motley Fool explains why he forces employees to take holiday. And what's the real key to happiness? Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times reckons it is not about luxury or leisure. She argues hard work makes you happy.