09/20/11
Marketplace for September 20, 2011
Episode Description:
Marketplace for September 20, 2011
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The pros and cons of an underground economy
In these tough economic times, some businesses and individuals are turning to underground economic activities. It's a way to sidestep the government temporarily and make due, but won't be good in the long-term.
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President Obama said yesterday if Republicans won't hike taxes on the rich, he'll protect entitlements. If the two sides can't agree, we're in for across-the-board cuts.
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U.S. banks say they have manageable euro debt
A default by Greece may cause little direct harm to the U.S. financial system, but ripple effects are harder to predict.
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell ends
Ousted gay and lesbian service members return for jobs.
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New MacArthur fellow hopes to bridge U.S. racial-achievement gap
Harvard economics Professor Roland Fryer is one of 22 recipients of a MacArthur Fellowship. He discusses what he researches and how he plans to use the $500,000 he received.
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Anemic demand for flu shots
Pharmacies and grocery stores sitting on too much stock
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Chinese counterfeiters churn out fake U.S. IDs
High-quality printing plants have been making knock-off cigarettes and over-the-counter drugs for years, and are now getting into state drivers licenses. Customs officials have seized thousands.
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