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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Presented by Aditya Chakrabortty and produced by Ben Green

The Business: Scroogenomics and the bad business of Christmas

On our special Christmas edition of the Business podcast, economist Joel Waldfogel tells us why giving gifts over the festive period is a waste of time and money. He's crystalised these thoughts into a handy stocking-sized book called Scroogenomics, but he probably won't thank you for buying it as a present.

Bah and indeed humbug...

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