Syria's broken economy

Syria's broken economy

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As economic uncertainty continues, many workers are becoming more cautious about taking the next step in their careers. Vishala Sri-Pathma examines who's staying put and why. Presenter/producer: Vishala Sri-PathmaYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk 

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