December 2013 – Page 2

December 21, 2013

More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS MoreOrLess: Wine shortage?

It has been reported that global wine supplies are running low. But shops still seem to be well-stocked. So, what is going on? Tim Harford fact-checks the claim. Plus, are the four festive football fixtures as crucial to Premier League teams as many claim? This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.

December 20, 2013

Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 12.20.2013

The Dow hits a record high as strong 3rd-quarter GDP numbers surprised Wall Street. Nike & FedEx deliver mixed earnings. Chipotle gets into the pizza business. Plus columnist Morgan Housel shares his outlook for 2014.

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December 20, 2013

More or Less: Behind the Stats - Britain’s 80,000 homeless children

About 80,000 children will wake up homeless on Christmas Day, according to the charity Shelter. What exactly does that mean? Tim Harford explores the statistic. Plus, he fact-checks the news reports of a global wine shortage; and a magician, who exploits the maths of card shuffling, attempts to read his mind. Also, are the four festive football fixtures as crucial to Premier League teams as many claim? And, in tribute to the former BBC economics editor, Stephanie Flanders, listen to what was perhaps her finest broadcasting moment.