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The economics of droughts, football and Iceland

This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver is in for Susan, and he talks to Susannah Savage of the Fi...

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10.00 21 Aug 2026


The economics of droughts, football and Iceland


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This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver is in for Susan, and he talks to Susannah Savage of the Financial Times about how climate change is changing so many of Europe's economic models. With the return of the Premier League this weekend Emmet chats with Kieran Magurie, who is Professor of Football Finance at the University of Liverpool, about how much money is involved in the beautiful game. Plus, Katie Gatens of the Times tells us about Iceland's possible entry into the EU.


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