07/27/11
Marketplace for July 27, 2011
Episode Description:
Marketplace for July 27, 2011
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Overall impact beyond debt ceiling deadline could be long-lasting
Even if the country avoids default, there are other economic threats that could impact the long-term health of the economy
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Fox puts up paywall
The network comes up with a new way to make viewers pay to watch online.
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Cutting spending will hurt jobs
Neither debt ceiling plan under debate in Congress addresses the nation's high unemployment -- they only cut government spending. Economists say the question isn't whether that will hurt employment, it's by how much?
2
U.S. companies boost jobs in Juarez, Mexico
The Mexican city of Juarez has problems with killings and drug wars, but that hasn't stopped American businesses creating thousands of jobs there.
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Companies wake up to threat of U.S. default
A deal to raise the debt ceiling may still be reached, but executives are taking action to insulate their companies from a possible debt default.
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Steam power makes a comeback
Forget solar and wind, steam power may be an old solution to new problems.
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Downgrading the credit agencies
There could be reason to worry even if Washington reaches agreement and the debt ceiling is lifted.
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Letters: Foreign aid, U.S.'s future liabilities
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: aid to Africa and China and the U.S.'s future liabilities.
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