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U.S. leads the world in GDP, but not in other measures
Steve Chiotakis Nov 4, 2011
According to a measure called the Human Development Index, America ranks lower than other developed countries -- especially when it comes to the wealth gap.
Seven years of lean
Kai Ryssdal Nov 3, 2011
PIMCO's Bill Gross says it took us more than seven years to get into this mess, and it'll take just as long to get out of it.
Julia Coronado: Uncertainty surrounds European debt deal
Jeremy Hobson Nov 4, 2011
The first U.S. casualty of the European debt crisis might be emerging, as questions remain about many details of the grand plan.
What's behind the new measure of poverty?
David Brancaccio Feb 2, 2012
Economy 4.0's David Brancaccio discusses the Census Bureau's new nuanced measurement of poverty and how it gives us a better understanding of who's poor.
Consumer spending up
Eve Troeh Oct 31, 2011
Consumers spent more than they made in September, cutting into their savings. If government spending drastically shrinks, can we count on consumers for steady spending?
Jill Schlesinger: More consumer spending, less saving
Jill Schlesinger Nov 29, 2011
Jill Schlesinger of CBS/MoneyWatch explains why the current economic numbers in the U.S. aren't sustainable.
Gross domestic product up
John Dimsdale Oct 31, 2011
The economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the third quarter. That's the strongest growth in a year. Why is this happening and can it keep up?
Greek immigrants facing uncertain times
Sally Herships Nov 3, 2011
Young Greeks say there aren't many work prospects at home. Some decide to emigrate to America, but they are in the grip of the biggest jobs turndown in decades.
Top 1 percent more on top than ever
David Gura Oct 31, 2011
A government report says that over the past 30 years the top 1 percent in the U.S. doubled their share of national income. Who are the rich and how do they earn their living?
U.S., Europe worry about effects of possible recession
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 22, 2013
As a solution to the European debt crisis remains pending, a House Financial Services Subcommittee will meet today to determine how dangerous Greek debts are.
