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Three World Cities
Over four centuries Amsterdam, London and New York have dominated the world economy creating exceptional innovation and new urban models.
Documentary
How Cultural Buildings Enhance Cities
More and more cities are building iconic constructions by star architects, but do these signature buildings trigger urban renewal?
Russian Economy: Resilient or in Decline?
How is the Russian economy faring after three years of war and western sanctions?
13 min
Russia's War Economy
After three years of war, Mapping the World focuses on how the conflict has affected Russia’s economy.
4 min
Who are the winners and losers in the new world order? A search for answers in seven world regions.
2 min
Mexico-USA: When the Money Stops
Mexicans are receiving much less money in remittances from family living in the United States, affecting the economy.
25 min
Do We Need Economic Growth?
All living beings stop growing at some point. The global economy is different: it just keeps growing. Is a world without economic growth possible and what might that mean for the future?
30 min
From Plumber to Oligarch: Hungary's Richest Man
The richest man in Hungary is also a childhood friend of prime minister Viktor Orbán.
14 min
Are the EU's new trade deals enough to survive Trump's tariffs?
With Donald Trump in the White House, Europe's largest trading partner is becoming an unreliable ally. The EU is therefore looking to make new friends.
Rebellion and War (2/4)
Around the year 1000 an economic boom comes to Europe as peasants enter the market economy.
55 min
The community on the remote and unspoilt island of North Uist is divided over the building of a space port.
31 min
Can We Shrink the Economy?
Could our economy be organised differently and even shrink?
Amsterdam, London and New York (1-4)
Over four centuries the rivalry between Amsterdam, London and New York dominated the world economy creating new models of urban living.
53 min
Saudi Arabia: MBS Takes Centre Stage
Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Ben Salmane (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East.
Amsterdam, London, New York
In this episode, Amsterdam falls behind whereas London and New York push forward with ever more ambitious building projects.
As the twentieth century dawns London, the world’s largest city, expands ever outwards, whilst New York decides to build upwards.
In this episode the rivalry between the two old world cities boils over into open conflict leading to a decisive moment for New York.
Hunger in Brazil
Almost 60% of the Brazilian population is now food insecure and around 20 million Brazilians suffer from hunger.
China: The Great Crisis
The world’s second largest economy, after decades of rampant growth, is experiencing a profound crisis.
...Hitler Invented the Autobahn?
Many believe that Hitler invented the German motorways.But this is not actually true. So why do we think it is?