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Jim Ellis

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Tsunami of layoffs hits global economy

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

In the latest indication of plummeting corporate confidence, companies in almost every industry from construction to pharmaceuticals have announced massive job cuts worldwide. The Takeaway talks to Jim Ellis, assistant managing editor at Business Week.

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New unemployment numbers show steep job losses

August 14, 2013Global Politics

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