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Canadians are killing off their penny

Mar 30, 2012
Canadians don't even bother to pick pennies up off the street anymore.
Posted In: Canada, coins, penny
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The future of the Arab Spring in 2012

Jan 4, 2012
Last year, revolutions led to political changes in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. So what's next for the Middle East in 2012?
Posted In: What Now?, Arab Spring, democracy
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Austere living in Ireland

Dec 9, 2011
Ireland has been in an economic decline since before 2008 and is gearing up for a second round of austerity cuts. We talk to an Irish family about how they're coping in the slumping economy.
Posted In: Ireland
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Shanghai's Auto Show: 'Rough Around the Edges'

Apr 22, 2011
"It's more chaotic," auto analyst Michael Dunne told me, comparing this week's Shanghai auto show to shows in the US. "It's a little rough around...
Posted In: auto show, Shanghai
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Bloomberg reports misuse of Clinton tax credits

Feb 8, 2011
In the March issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine, David Dietz explains how New Markets Tax Credits -- part of a program created to help revitalize poor and struggling inner city neighborhoods -- is being used to build corporate developments. Dietz speaks with Steve Chiotakis about the implications of the misuse of the funds.
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Bulgaria -- better economy brings no happiness

Feb 2, 2011
In recent years the economy of Bulgaria has improved but country's citizens do not seem to be much happier.
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Obama hopes overhauling corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive

Jan 26, 2011
The President gave his State of the Union Address last night. Among his many talking points, President Barack Obama hopes cutting corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive. Alisa Roth has more.
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Getting Personal: A new career, bad loans

Dec 10, 2010
Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's Chris Farrell talk to listeners about what to do after jobless benefits run out, how to get bad loans off your taxes, and how to start saving up money.
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The hazy line between legal market analysis and insider trading

Nov 22, 2010
Wall Street relies on research and information dug up by market analysts. But when does legitimate market analysis cross the line over into insider trading? And how could that affect investors? Tess Vigeland talks to UCLA law professor Stephen Bainbridge.
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The Dalai Lama can have a profound impact -- on the economy

Nov 9, 2010
Wherever he goes, the Dalai Lama, has an impact. Many who attend his events say they feel enlightened by his presence. But Tibet's exiled spiritual leader leaves a profound economic impact, too. Rob Schmitz reports.

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