This morning we heard from the Commerce Department that last quarter's GDP growth was up 3.2 percent. Steve Chiotakis speaks with Jill Schlesinger, editor at large at CBS/MoneyWatch to interpret and understand that number.
The World Economic Forum continues today in Davos, Switzerland, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner addressing the attendees. Geithner discussed U.S. debt and resources, as Stephen Beard explains.
Steve Chiotakis talks to Harvard economist Ken Rogoff about the resiliency of the global recovery in light of currency wars and growing concern over trade.
Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam talk to Marketplace staffers about the stories that didn't make the headlines. This week: the return of video store clerks, a new way to smuggle drugs, and the band that scared off wolves.
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission has concluded its report into the financial crisis, and is releasing the 545 page document to the public today. Alisa Roth has more on the report.
In a report being published today, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concludes that the financial crisis was the result of mismanagement, risk-taking and regulatory failures. Simon Johnson, former chief economist of the IMF, explains.
Kai Ryssdal goes over listener responses. This week, if gamers like to fail, and about the possible similarities between Chinese and the United States constitutions.
Airports across Russia have stepped up security following Monday's suicide bombing. The added measures could become permanent in Russia, but not necessarily around the globe. Peter Van Dyk explains.
