Discover the latest episodes of this podcast and enjoy more audio content on either iOS or Android. If your browser does not support the element, be sure to explore other ways to listen to this engaging content. With over 1 billion people worldwide classified as obese, the demand for drugs to address this condition is higher than ever before. Companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two most valuable companies in Europe, have developed “miracle” drugs that can help individuals lose a significant portion of their body weight.
These advancements in pharmaceuticals not only have the potential to generate incredible profits for the companies involved, but also raise questions about the impact on the global economy. Join hosts Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird, and Tom Lee-Devlin as they explore the implications of these breakthrough drugs. They are joined by guests including Georgia Banjo from The Economist, pharmaceuticals analyst Michael Nedelcovych, and John Cawley, a professor at Cornell University specializing in public policy and economics.
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