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In Dave Eggers' 'Hologram,' the fall of U.S. manufacturing
Kai Ryssdal Jul 18, 2012
In his new novel, "A Hologram for the King," Dave Eggers muses on manufacturing and the global economy though the eyes of a struggling American businessman in Saudi Arabia.
Making progress on household debt
Chris Farrell Jun 25, 2012
The good news: Households are reducing debts. The bad news: There remains a considerable way to go.
Global turmoil and retirement planning
Chris Farrell Jun 13, 2012
What should investors -- especially those in their 50s and 60s -- do with their already diminished retirement savings?
Rising use makes food stamps a target
Krissy Clark Jun 6, 2012
The recession has boosted the number of Americans on food stamps to 44 million.
Economic woes go global
David Gura Jun 4, 2012
May's jobs reports has worried investors worldwide about their short-term prospects. But there are more acute fears of a global slowdown, caused by what’s going on in Europe and emerging markets.
Your economic predictions: Shadow or no shadow?
Adriene Hill May 28, 2012
Last Groundhog Day we asked a couple economists to predict the economic future. Today we asked them to do it again.
Taxing the rich is good for the economy
Robert Reich May 3, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says increased tax revenue greases the wheels of economic growth
A subdued reading on rates
Chris Farrell Apr 2, 2012
The survey consensus was for no increase to slight increase in interest rates for 2012. Nothing dramatic. Very muted. There's no sense that the economy will turn gangbusters. At best, the economy will show modest gains in 2012.
The Obama interview: The 'recipe for economic growth'
Kai Ryssdal Mar 22, 2012
Yesterday, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal sat down with President Obama to speak about health care, energy, and the economy at large. Kai asked the president to make the case for why his economic policies have been good for America.
The Obama interview: U.S. must invest in itself
Kai Ryssdal Mar 22, 2012
On a two-day trip to promote his energy policy, President Obama said the nation must invest in alternative energy or cede leadership to China. He called on Congress to help create jobs by providing more aid to struggling homeowners and investing more in infrastructure.
