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It's the economy, stupid
Kai Ryssdal Sep 22, 2011
Hey, there's more to economics than productivity and GDP growth. Tim Harford is the author of "The Undercover Economist," and he talked to Kai Ryssdal about why we should care about the profession.
Listener Letters for November 25, 2005
Nov 25, 2005
Time for us to peek into the <em>Marketplace Money</em> letters bag. Don't miss the missives.
The "Buzzword": Black Friday
Nov 25, 2005
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Sound Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance -- "Black Friday." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Giving Thanks
Nov 25, 2005
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. The President's tax panel, immigrants and AC/DC... what do these items have in common? Chris has the answer.
Blowing bubbles
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
Finance expert Chris Farrell tells host Scott Jagow that many economists are uncomfortable with outgoing Fed Chief Alan Greenspan's laissez-faire attitude toward market bubbles.
Greenspan Gives Last Economic Outlook
Sam Eaton Sep 1, 2007
Outgoing Fed Chief Alan Greenspan gives an update on the health of the economy Thursday to Congress' Joint Economic Committee. Janet Babin takes a look at what it's likely to contain.
The "Buzzword": Inflation Targets
Oct 28, 2005
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, <em>Marketplace Money</em> brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance — "Inflation Targets." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
Wall Street and Your Wallet
Sep 22, 2011
Soon the New York Stock Exchange will merge with the online trading company Archipelago. Will that make individuals all that much closer to Wall Street? And is that a good thing? Former NASDAQ chairman, Al Berkeley, gives us a tour of the market's future.
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 1, 2007
Congress wants to tighten supervision over the government's mammoth mortgage lenders. Stacey Vanek Smith reports.
Rock, real estate and Alan Greenspan
Sep 22, 2011
The sound of the rock and roll underground recently is defined by two genres: a psychedelic folk revival and what the kids call electroclash. Why this, and why now? Ian Svenonius explains.
