03/24/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, March 24, 2011
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The cost of comedy
The average price of laughter is up this year, according to the 2011 Cost of Laughing index -- an unusual sign of economic growth.
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Former White House economists sound budget alarm
Ten former chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers write in an op-ed for Politico that the political battle over this year's budget is a distraction from the more "dire" problem -- the structural budget deficit.
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Libyan shopkeepers, citizens cope with military action
The BBC's Tony Fallshaw reports from Tripoli on the effect of the no-fly zone on shop, gas stations, and citizens in the city.
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China steps in to fill Japan supply chain
Manufacturing companies worldwide are responding to changes in the supply chain after the Japan tsunami. Now, many Chinese companies want to fill in the production gaps, a move that could cost Japan billions of dollars.
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Another domino in the European debt crisis?
Portugal's prime minister resigned after the country's parliament rejected a key round of budget cuts. Investors responded negatively -- making it more expensive for the country to borrow money.
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Japan quake to affect manufacturing industry
Other countries in manufacturing could see benefits as Japan's industry tries to recover.
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The positive side of the AT&T-T-Mobile merger
The acquisition is a sign that CEOs are willing to take risks again and expand businesses.
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The middle of America is moving, again
The mean center of population distribution changes every time the census data is recorded, and it looks to have moved from the past decade.
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Best Buy considers makeover to distinguish itself from competitors
Best Buy hopes to win back market share from Wal-Mart and online retailers by redesigning stores and changing the customer service experience.
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