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Chris Farrell

Economics Editor

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Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.

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Should we treat internet service like a public utility?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell , Meredith Garretson and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jul 9, 2020
The idea is that internet is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of participating in the economy.
The digital divide is more obvious than ever, as tens of millions of Americans still don't have access to reliable high-speed internet.
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Why the U.S. government would sell bonds that don't need to be paid back

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Rose Conlon
Jun 22, 2020
It could help the federal government deal with the debt mountain it's amassing from COVID-19 spending.
Long-term bonds would help the Treasury borrow while locking in the current low interest rates.
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How the COVID-19 economy is changing Americans' spending habits

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Erika Soderstrom
May 11, 2020
Post-lockdown spending sprees are looking a lot less likely.
Americans won't be racing out to spend money as lockdown restrictions ease, early indicators suggest.
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What can past pandemics teach economists about COVID-19?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Alex Schroeder
Apr 22, 2020
Economists are adapting models and using social media to try to capture emerging trends in real time.
A group of MIT researchers found that nearly half of those they surveyed are now working from home.
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Americans can now tap 401(k)s without penalty. Here's how it works.

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Apr 8, 2020
People affected by the crisis can access of up to $100,000 of their retirement savings without the usual 10% penalty.
Personal finance experts are warning, however, that you should only dip into your retirement savings in the case of an emergency.
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The U.S. is relaxing rules for medical professionals working across state lines

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Mar 24, 2020
Both the states and federal government are lowering the barriers to physicians and nurses practicing in other states.
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How long will your retirement savings live?

by Chris Farrell
May 8, 2014
What's scarier than dying young? Living longer without enough savings.
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More work study, less financial aid?

by Chris Farrell
Apr 24, 2014
Should the government encourage more college students to enter work study programs rather than apply for large financial aid packages?
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What would a post-Fannie and Freddie world look like?

by Chris Farrell
Mar 13, 2014
Many want the quasi-governmental outfits snuffed out for good
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Looking to start a business? Family first

by Chris Farrell
Feb 21, 2014
How to fund your business idea when banks won't lend.
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