Money talks: Luxury for the masses?

The Economist Podcasts

• Episode: Money talks: Luxury for the masses?
• Website: The Economist Podcasts
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• Duration: 00:15:04
• Published: 2017-03-28 17:58

The Chinese middle class led a boom in demand for luxury goods. But a government crackdown made consumers wary about showing off their wealth. How has China’s new modesty affected the luxury business as a whole? Also: India’s power sector has until now been dependent on using dirty coal but things are changing. And sand has become a scarce resource, leading to a burgeoning trade in illegal mining. Simon Long hosts.  

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