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What do the recent demonstrations mean for business in Egypt?
And why is it a bad thing when your company boss wins a prestigious prize?

The recent demonstrations have plunged Egypt into a period of political instability. So what does this mean for business in Egypt? Justin Rowlatt asks leading Egyptian businessman, Mahmoud Yousseff.

Plus Justin talks to economist Ulrike Malmendier from the University of California, Berkeley, and finds out why it is a bad thing when your company boss wins a prestigious prize.

Our regular commentator Wycliffe Muga explains why giving hard cash may be the best way to stimulate development.

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18 minutes

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Thu 3 Feb 2011 08:32GMT

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  • Thu 3 Feb 2011 08:32GMT

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