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Made

Made gives an inside view into the global econmy with gripping business reports from the heart of Europe. Our reporters are where the economic action is.

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2:09

Six extraordinary homes from around the world

Made ·

2021/07/20

What would it take to build your dream home? One Swiss architect spent 40 years building his cathedral-like mansion. And an English architect built a 100% natural house entirely out of cork.

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8:40

Germany vs. India: comparing rents

Made ·

2021/07/20

The difference between renting a home in Germany and India is huge. But there are similarities, like massive price hikes on the real estate market. How can the poorest still find somewhere to live?

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2:36

Explainer – What causes corruption?

Made ·

2021/07/13

Ancient cultures wanted to appease the gods with sacrifices. Today, massive bribes are paid to secure undue advantages – for example building contracts. But corruption is economically damaging, expensive, and poisons social morale.

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4:53

No windwills in my back yard!

Made ·

2021/07/13

Martin Herrenknecht turned his construction equipment company into a market leader. The entrepreneur supports alternative energy but opposes windmills—at least in his own backyard. Isn’t that a bit of a contradiction? A candid interview.

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5:05

Hungary: Healthcare workers speak out

Made ·

2021/07/13

At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Hungarian government reformed aspects of the healthcare system. Doctor salaries have gone up significantly, but nursing and care workers have been left empty-handed. Two healthcare workers speak out.

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3:41

The economic impact of populism

Made ·

2021/07/13

Populists are toxic to the economy. Despite their bombastic promises of economic boom times ahead, they often drag down GDP. Their protectionist tendencies serve to isolate the country, and they also rack up debt.

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7:03

The brain drain of authoritarian regimes

Made ·

2021/07/13

Belarus and Hong Kong are two different regimes with two different authoritarian governments, but many of the results are the same. Young people and the highly educated flee, with devastating consequences for the countries and their economies.

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1:59

What a waste of energy!

Made ·

2021/07/06

Worldwide, our desire to be online 24/7 generates billions of wasted kWh. How much does the average family consume as they live their daily lives? Why don't businesses invest enough in energy-saving technology?

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3:44

Energy: How to save it?

Made ·

2021/07/06

Everyone knows that we should save energy. But how is it actually done? And are the profits distributed fairly? Leading German climate expert Claudia Kemfert knows the dilemmas and explains the options.

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5:11

Don't give a toss to trash? You should!

Made ·

2021/07/06

The average German produces 500 kg of waste each year. Whole households end up in landfill. An alternative? Hamburg’s sanitation department sorts, reuses, repurposes, and resells discarded goods. But is it beneficial?

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1:17

Plastic: A load of rubbish

Made ·

2021/07/06

It's everywhere. Hundreds of millions of tons are produced each year and plastic is in countless products and packaging. And as we know it doesn't go away once it is discarded. The world is drowning in plastic trash.

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4:53

Why do we throw away unused goods?

Made ·

2021/07/06

Footage of new packaged items being destroyed at an Amazon logistics center has sparked public fury. Germany has banned the destruction of undamaged goods. But do people comply? What about surplus caused by the pandemic?

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2:28

Bio-kerosene fuels climate-friendly flights

Made ·

2021/06/29

With the airline industry facing its biggest crisis ever, airlines and manufacturers are investing in sustainable options. Use of climate-neutral fuel is increasing, while Boeing plans to have its entire fleet flying on biofuel by 2030.

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4:06

A pesticide maker who saves plants and bugs

Made ·

2021/06/29

Pesticide manufacturer Hans-Dietrich Reckhaus is altering his products in order to spare insects. While he hasn’t completely changed his production, it’s a beginning. His first design saves fruit flies from certain death.

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3:36

How does a 'test' supermarket work?

Made ·

2021/06/22

Vienna’s Go2market stocks a currently exclusive range of smoothies for dogs. If they prove popular, they might be given a large-scale launch. A trial-product supermarket where market research is part of the retail experience.

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1:57

How has the pandemic altered our consumer behavior?

Made ·

2021/06/22

With barbers' shops closed during the pandemic, people took matters into their own hands –causing a huge surge in hair-clipper sales. It’s a similar story with computer equipment for people working from home.

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5:20

Generation Z and social commerce

Made ·

2021/06/22

Online retail has profited greatly from the pandemic. And social media sites have been quick to start another new trend – with their own virtual shops targeting one demographic in particular: Generation Z.

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1:54

What is still even real?

Made ·

2021/06/15

Krieger doesn't recognize the real world anymore and wants to create a reality like the background picture of a video conference. He feels lost in today's reality and wants to go back to the chat room.

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4:17

How can we end the pandemic sooner?

Made ·

2021/06/15

To stop another wave of the coronavirus, vaccinations are needed worldwide simultaneously. Yet while rich countries have high vaccination rates, emerging countries are lagging behind. The costs are enormous for them.

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8:30

What damage did COVID-19 do to the economy?

Made ·

2021/06/15

A year after many economists predicted a catastrophic economic downturn, DW reporter Ben Fajzullin ventured out to see just how hard the coronavirus has hit the economy.

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