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This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Ranked up”
Finance & economics October 12th 2024
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- Europe’s green trade restrictions are infuriating poor countries
- Can markets reduce pollution in India?
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- How bond investors soured on France
- Can the world’s most influential business index be fixed?
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