02/22/12
Marketplace for Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on checking account overdraft fees charged by banks. President Obama has proposed a lower corporate tax rate and an end to dozens of loopholes that help U.S. companies move jobs and profits overseas. Reporter Adriene Hill catches up with the Class of 1986 from Ferris Bueller's high school. And Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner discusses the hidden side of trying to boost employee morale.
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The hidden side of keeping employee morale high
Freakonomics Radio takes a look at alternative indicators of office morale, and the unintended consequences when companies try to keep employees happy.
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Ben and Jerry's now offering Greek yogurt
The ice cream company jumps in on the Greek yogurt craze.
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The return of manufacturing?
The GOP candidates and President Obama all have plans to boost manufacturing, but commentator Robert Reich says they're mostly wishful thinking.
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Class of 1986, 'Bueller... Bueller?'
The year: 1986. The place: Glenbrook North High School. The people: real-life classmates of Ferris Bueller. So, how did their lives turn out?
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Consumer bureau investigates bank overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Agency will question banks about how overdraft fees may create serious economic hardship for consumers least able to afford it.
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Techies on the cutting edge... of bike commuting
Biking to work has become part of the culture for many tech companies.
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Arctic race for resources heats up
While a Canadian military leader calls for an increased Arctic presence, the U.S. still can't get more boats in the water.
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Obama proposes lower corporate tax rates
Obama’s plan would cut the top corporate tax rate to 28 percent from 35 percent but close many loopholes that let companies pay far less today.
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