Daniel Cohen, Author of 'Homo Economicus, (Lost) Prophet of Modern Times'

We may be getting richer, but are we any happier? France 24's Matthew Warren asks Daniel Cohen, a French economist in search of happiness. He tells us about his new book, entitled "Homo Economicus, (Lost) Prophet of Modern Times". Daniel Cohen is a Professor at the Paris School of Economics and the École Normale Supérieure.

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Richard Attias, CEO of Richard Attias and Associates

He's made a name for himself organising meetings for the global elite. Richard Attias produced the World Economic Forum in Davos, and was part of the Clinton Global Initiative. Now at the head of his own company, Richard Attias and Associates, he has created the New York Forum Africa. He talks to France 24's Markus Karlsson about African growth.

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Corinne Vigreux, Co-founder of navigation company TomTom

Confusing maps, traffic jams and road works... Our guest has built her career out of those annoyances. Corinne Vigreux is one of the four founders of the navigation company TomTom. But as smartphones and even tablet computers begin offering similar services, will the company remain relevant? She speaks to Markus Karlsson on The Business Interview.

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Hans Vestberg, CEO of Ericsson

In a world that is becoming more and more connected, and where smartphones and tablets sales are increasing, it is easier than ever to be online while you're on the move. Markus Karlsson talks to one CEO who wants to cash in on that trend. Hans Vestberg is the head of Ericsson, the world's largest supplier of mobile phone infrastructure.

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Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute of International Economics

Markus Karlsson talks to Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute of International Economics, an influential think-tank. He's also a former policymaker at the Bank of England. He underlines the slow recovery of Europe and the role that austerity has played.

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Raghuram Rajan, chief economic advisor to the government of India

Markus Karlsson talks to Doctor Raghuram Rajann, chief economic advisor to the Indian government, professor at the University of Chicago and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. He gives his views on Indian growth, this as the country's economy has been sputtering.

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