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Taking Stock

Taking Stock takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. Listen and subscribe to Taking Stock on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

Is the Ad Industry moving away from diversity and inclusion?

7 days ago - 45 mins

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Reconfiguring the Global Food System

14 days ago - 15 mins

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Too much Insurance, Global food chains and a new Union for Europe

14 days ago - 48 mins

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The economics of owning a pet, Nama's legacy and when to sell.

21 days ago - 47 mins

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Is Ireland's economics school curriculum preparing students for the working world?

a month ago - 42 mins

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The economics of Ozempic

a month ago - 48 mins

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What Are Bank Holidays Costing Us and the Economy?

This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston looks at cost and benefit of Saint Brigid’s day; with the first bank holiday of the year happening she asks what's bill to the exchequer and the workforce? Mandy is joined by Elizabeth Bowen the acting Director of the Small Firms Association, Mandy will also be discussing the EU's recent announcement of a comprehensive plan to support new investment in 'Green' sectors. With the US making a push to attract green investment, we'll see how this plan could potentially enhance investment in green energy here in Ireland. Mandy talks to Javier Espinoza the EU Correspondent for the Financial Times. Plus Mandy talks to Sean Keyes of the Currency about commercial property investment in Ireland, and why it seems to be lagging behind.