Jeff Tyler

Reporter, Marketplace

Jeff Tyler is a former reporter for Marketplace’s Los Angeles bureau and reported on issues related to immigration and Latin America. Tyler began his career at Marketplace producing and editing stories and in 2000 his desire to report allowed him to move to the other side of the microphone becoming a foreign correspondent for the program. Tyler admits that working for Marketplace has given him a crash course in world economics. His work has taken him from Argentina and Brazil to Indonesia and Pakistan. A California native, Tyler is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. After college, he worked for a travel guide company, writing a guide for Honduras and editing a travel guide for Mexico.

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Feb 13, 2010
EBay in trouble over misspellings
A court in Paris has found eBay harmed the image of Louis Vuitton and must stop using the luxury brand's name to drive traffic to its Web site. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Feb 13, 2010
The haunting debt of mortgages
People whose homes are worth less than the mortgage may be tempted to walk away. Or sell the house for less than they owe. But as Marketplace's Jeff Tyler reports, the debt could haunt you for years to come.
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Feb 10, 2010
NBC to viewers: Speak now or never
Over the next few weeks, NBC will be airing an announcement on the proposed merger between media giants NBC Universal and Comcast. The public has about a month to raise objections to the deal. Why should they care? Jeff Tyler reports.
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Feb 9, 2010
Social buzz isn’t what it once was
Word of mouth has long been one of the most effective ways for businesses to get their names out. But a new study finds the buzz generated in social circles isn't what it used to be. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Feb 3, 2010
Study: 1 in 8 Americans use food banks
A new study by Feeding America says 37 million people receive emergency food assistance from soup kitchens each year. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Feb 2, 2010
‘Lost’ will linger on past its end date
The hit ABC show "Lost" is entering its final season with a devoted group of fans following every move. And TV experts see networks getting a lot more out of the series after the last show airs. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Jan 22, 2010
Hispanic immigrants strain resources
A recent study discredited a slew of stereotypes aimed at Latino workers who move to small rural towns. But in some areas, an increase in Hispanic migrants is straining school and hospital systems. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Jan 21, 2010
Debunking Latino worker stereotypes
Hispanic migrants moving to rural towns for work are often vulnerable to an unwelcome response from the community. But a recent study puts many stereotypes to rest about the perceived negative impacts of Latino workers. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Jan 16, 2010
HUD cracks down on mortgage lenders
In the latest government effort to rein in mortgage lenders, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wants 15 mortgage companies to explain why their loans failed. Jeff Tyler reports.
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Jan 16, 2010
Rebuilding Haiti with no insurance help
President Obama has pledged $100 million to help rebuild Haiti. That aid will be important because the country must rebuild without the benefit of much insurance. Jeff Tyler reports.
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