07/10/12
Marketplace for Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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In the latest installment of Freakonomics Radio, Steven Levitt explains how bribes might actually get kids to do better in school. Neiman Marcus and Target are collaborating on a new collection. An upcoming court case may change whether you have to pay the fee to swipe your card for a purchase. An American tourist company in Paris is offering guided tours through historical places for African Americans. Commentator Justin Wolfers explains the competing narratives in this year's election. And we look at the tiny news stories that are packing a big punch.
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Sitting for hours a day can shorten your life
A new study says even if you exercise regularly, sitting for three hours or more can take years off your life.
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Shoppers may pay fees for using plastic
Retailers hoping to offset fees they pay to Visa and MasterCard may soon be able to charge shoppers for paying with plastic instead of cash.
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Blackberry meets its shareholders
At Research in Motion's annual meeting, it was a mix of bad news and turnaround talk.
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Good economy, bad economy: Both candidates are right
President Obama and Mitt Romney have different takes on the economy. Commentator Justin Wolfers says they're both right.
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Neiman Marcus and Target will sell the same thing
The high-end and lower-end retailers team up to sell the same designer items at the same prices at both stores. Why? We ask innovative consultant, Debra Kaye.
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A roundup of the 'micro' news
Small apartments and even smaller CEO tenures make for a "micro" news day.
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Tour guide connects Paris and black America
Tour groups like the Black Paris Tour highlight the shared history of Paris and black America, which stretches back to the 18th century when freed slaves and persecuted blacks sought refuge, art and culture in France.
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Bribing kids to do well in school
And not just promising them a reward. You have to give it to them upfront. Freakonomics' Steven Levitt on how that works.
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