Thomas Herndon was happily studying economics at the University of Massachusetts, when one day is punctured by a discovery. It appears to be an anomaly which, if true, will shake the intellectual foundations of a global movement, and could undermine politicians around the world.

Hannah Fry tells the extraordinary story of a student who will go head to head with two of the greatest economic minds in modern times. But can he win?

Presenter: Hannah Fry

Executive Producer: Martin Smith

Series Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter

Episode Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter

A series for Radio 4 by BBC Science in Cardiff.

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