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Dollar coins vs. dollar bills: The debate
Friday, March 2, 2012
All morning long we've been asking for your opinion on coins vs. bills following our interview with Senator Tom Harkin on the subject.
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The argument for ending the dollar bill
Friday, March 2, 2012
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa is among the U.S. senators pushing for the end of the dollar bill in the quest to save the government money.
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The problem with cash
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
In his new book, "The End of Money," David Wolman explains why he advocates for the elimination of cash.
U.S. dollar strengthens against the euro
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The U.S. dollar hits an 11 month high against the euro as questions remain about the ability to solve the debt crisis in Europe.
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Why does the EU want U.S. dollars?
Friday, December 2, 2011
Marketplace Money Senior Producer Paddy Hirsch explains why Europe needs dollars instead of euros as the EU tries to sort out its financial problems.
Super committee fails, but U.S. investment still best option
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Credit ratings agencies don't seem to be phased by the super committee failure, in large part because the U.S. dollar and bond markets are still strong compared to Europe and China.
Video: Barry Eichengreen on the Post-Dollar World
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
As the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy rapped, it's all about the Benjamins. That's $100 bills, and there are more of them in circulation...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Japan continues to regain control of reactor, Banks return 99% of TARP
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Here are today's headlines from Marketplace Morning Report and around the web....
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Beware the carry trade!
Friday, August 6, 2010
With interest rates in the U.S. at historic lows, some economists are worried that Americans involved in the carry trade could drive down the value of the dollar. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how the carry trade works, and why some people are worried about its return to the markets.
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High-frequency trading: Bad for markets... and the soul?
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First I'd like to thank everyone for listening to what I had to say, it's really an honor to have been on marketplace. Second...
Nick Hanauer on the TED talk, income inequality controversy
If the idea of "trickle-down economics" hasn't worked---when governments have actually *tried* it, rather than a form they...
kingjon | May 18, 2012 Time to bring back Glass-Steagall?
I can finally agree with Robert Reich100%. To our detriment, banks have forgotten that there is a difference between manipulating money, and...
pauliswood | May 16, 2012
