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Podcast: Consume all of 'Consumed' in one sitting
Mary Dooe Jun 14, 2013
Every once in a while we like to take a step back and look at the big picture. This week, the Sustainability desk did just that with "Consumed."
Economic value check: How much is enough?
Adriene Hill Jun 14, 2013
Can we afford the consumer economy? Yes, but there are costs. And not all of them have dollar signs attached. Let's talk about values.
Opportunity cost: A simple Whiteboard explainer
Paddy Hirsch Jun 14, 2013
Economists love to use the term "opportunity cost." In fact, you've probably heard it before. But what is it exactly? Senior producer and Whiteboard expert Paddy Hirsch explains.
How Adam Smith's economic philosophies apply in today's world
P. J. O'Rourke Jun 10, 2013
Most people remember the idea of the free market's "invisible hand," but it turns out, Adam Smith had a lot to say about consumers, too.
Parents hire personal trainers to give kids a leg up
Scott Tong Jun 10, 2013
We all want our kids to get into the best colleges they can. Some families take extra measures and spend extra money in pursuit of an edge.
Can we afford the consumer economy?
Mary Dooe Jun 9, 2013
Marketplace will spend a week looking at all aspects of the consumer economy -- from businesses to workers to shoppers -- and ask: Can we keep going at this rate?
Americans are not happy with their Internet service providers
Ben Johnson May 22, 2013
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index is out, and one industry in an unfortunate spot when it comes to customer satisfaction: Internet service providers.
British retailer Tesco packs up after failing in the U.S.
Stephen Beard Apr 17, 2013
Britain's biggest retailer, the supermarket Tesco, has announced its first drop in profit in 20 years -- and its U.S. business expansion may be partly to blame.
Personal income, spending up for American consumers
Julia Coronado Apr 1, 2013
Consumers had a strong February -- spending jumped 0.7 percent and personal income rose 1.1 percent.
Whole Foods to label all genetically modified foods
Scott Tong Mar 12, 2013
The grocery chain Whole Foods has announced it will require all of its products that contain genetically modified food ingredients to be labeled that way by 2018.
