Some of our favorite economic stories from 2023

<p><em>From the BBC World Service:</em> In a special festive episode, we’re taking a look back at some of the headlines and headline-makers that grabbed the attention of our production team in 2023. We&#8217;ll touch on everything from bank collapses to crypto’s wild ride, redesigned chocolate bar packaging, and one of the biggest stories of the year: the murky and rapidly-changing world of artificial intelligence.</p>