The benefits—and dangers—of optimism
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Why you should (almost) always look on the bright side of life
Gloomy expectations are starting to matter more than the data
After a lost decade, economic prospects may be brightening
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions. Except in some circumstances
Setting really tough targets encourages risk-taking, for good and bad
