Mar 15, 2011

Marketplace for March 15, 2011

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Economy 4.0

Colorado's cracked dams create budget dilemma

by David Brancaccio

Mar 15, 2011

Colorado faces a tough budget year due to the loss of tax revenue and growing costs to keep programs and services running. It's inspired some creative thinking to fix the state's dams.

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Giving out foreign aid

by Lawrence Haas

Mar 15, 2011

The revolution in the Middle East has led many to question: What's next for U.S. foreign aid to the region?

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Europe's nuclear energy dilemma

by Adriene Hill

Mar 15, 2011

Europe wants to cut carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. But nuclear energy is now suspect because of recent events in Japan.

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Japan's quake

In Japan: Fear of the unknown

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 15, 2011

Mixed messages over nuclear threat create uncertainty and panic; some citizens flee.

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Despots' real estate holdings in London

by Stephen Beard

Mar 15, 2011

Middle Eastern dictators often own expensive homes in London's best neighborhoods, but there is a mounting backlash against their luxury lifestyles.

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Fed meets amid uncertain demand for Treasurys

by Bob Moon

Mar 15, 2011

The biggest buyers of U.S. Treasurys -- the Federal Reserve, China and Japan -- may be losing their appetite. What does that mean for interest rates?

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Japan's quake

U.S. corporations donate millions for Japan relief efforts

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 15, 2011

More than $50 million has been promised to Japan in what will likely be the largest relief response since the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami.

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Natural gas can substitute for nuclear power

by Eve Troeh

Mar 15, 2011

Natural gas is a clean alternative to coal, oil and nuclear power, and its supply is growing, but the production of natural gas poses its own environmental risks.