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Tim Harford tells the story of the Hawthorne Experiments, one of the most famous social studies of the Twentieth Century. The finding ? that workers are more productive if they are given attention - became known as the Hawthorne Effect. And he hears how the original data are now casting doubt on the legendary results. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
The government shutdown continues. Costco’s quarterly profit is better than advertised, while Yum Brands’ woes continue in China. Google teams up with HP. And the craft beer brewing industry comes to a complete stop. Plus, our analysts share 3 stocks for your watchlist and senior columnist Chuck Jaffe talks mutual fund investing and how to find a financial advisor.
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Slate critics David Haglund, Emily Bazelon, and Meghan O’Rourke discuss Orson Scott Card’s science fiction classic.
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The Chicago International Film Festival’s logo has intrigued movie buffs for decades. But is that Charlie Chaplin? Liza Minelli? Here’s the backstory.
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