02/16/11
Marketplace for Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Episode Description:
Marketplace for Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Letter: No flowers from Kai
In his final note on Valentine's Day, Kai Ryssdal told us he wasn't getting his wife any valentines, flowers, or any gifts -- just on principle. Listener Molly Bloom tells us how Kai's declaration affected her.
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U.S. rallying Europe and others to aid Egypt
U.S. and its allies are quietly discussing an economic aid package to help Egypt make a stable transition to democracy. The idea is to create the conditions for private job creation.
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Wholesale prices, housing starts rise
Rising wholesale prices raise fresh concerns over inflation. But factory output and housing figures suggest economic weakness will contain prices.
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More tablet wars for Apple and Google
The latest battle is over paid subscriptions for digital media, like newspapers and magazines. And just how much of the price Apple and Google will keep.
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Russia's prescription for prosperity
American pharmaceutical companies want to build their sales in Russia. Russia is eager to let them so long as they build something else, too. Factories.
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Middle East's unemployed face frustration
A complaint of protesters across the Middle East is widespread unemployment -- even among the young, motivated and well-educated. It's causing tensions from Jordan to Egypt.
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FRUM: Reading between the budget lines
President Obama introduced his budget plan this week. But the real story behind the numbers is what's not being said.
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