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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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The number of "sandwich generation" caregivers is growing

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Jan 14, 2025
The term refers to adults caring for both older parents and children — which takes a toll on mental, physical and financial health.
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Job churn has been at historic lows. AI could change that.

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 27, 2024
Leaders need to develop a safety net that will help displaced workers find good jobs, says senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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What the passion of soccer fans reveals about economic decision making

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 26, 2024
English Premier League fans bet on their favorite teams even against the odds, highlighting the role of emotion rather than rationality.
Arsenal fans at an English Premier League match in January. Love for a team may not lead to the best betting outcomes.
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Are robots the answer to the shortage of elder care workers?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Nov 28, 2024
A study of Japanese nursing homes found that productivity, quality and quantity of care improved after the adoption of robots.
The International Federation of Robotics says interest in professional service robots is largely driven by staff shortages and lack of applicants.
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Are U.S. Treasurys still 'risk-free' investments?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Nov 28, 2024
A new study looking at how U.S. Treasurys were bought and sold during peak pandemic casts doubt on this dynamic.
U.S. government debt is considered among the safest of investments. But is that perception changing and why?
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Is long-haul trucking really facing a driver shortage?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Nov 20, 2024
A new government-directed study casts doubt on the long-held idea that trucking is facing a labor shortage.
Based on average wages from 2006 to 2024, experts found long-distance truckers have been making less than their peers working in residential construction.
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Will employers opt to help workers pay down student loans?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Oct 15, 2024
Research found that average retirement balances were lower for people paying off student loans compared to those who weren't making the payments.
"It’s likely now that with payments resuming, the negative impact on retirement savings will also resume," said Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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Explaining the racial gap in stock market investment

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Oct 11, 2024
New research finds that inequities in unemployment risk can explain some of the racial gap in stock market investment.
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Election 2024

Where the Trump and Harris campaigns agree on care proposals

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell , Alex Schroeder and Meredith Garretson
Sep 5, 2024
We'll do the the numbers on the long-term impacts of safety net programs.
Increasingly, "academic research now puts a greater emphasis on investigating the long-term impact of safety net programs on children," explains Chris Farrell.
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Remote work has been a boon for older workers with disabilities

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder
Aug 21, 2024
And working from home expands job opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages.
"Telework expands employment options for all workers of all ages dealing with disabilities — and that includes older workers," said Marketplace's Chris Farrell.
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