Episode
The big shrink
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- Reuters Econ World
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 2048
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Summary
Will weight-loss drugs fuel the global economy, or give it indigestion? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Michele Gershberg, global health editor and U.S. business editor David Gaffen about the impact of falling obesity rates on consumer spending, productivity and government finances. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter Produced by Eliza Davis Beard Sound engineering and music by Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Our Standards: **The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.** Further listening Dating apps Is Big Tech too big to slow down? Labor market limbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices