Marketplace for March 16, 2011
General Electric has lately been trying to re-brand as a green company, but now there's negative attention on its role in the nuclear crisis in Japan.
Japan's businesses try to survive despite shut-off transportation, road blockages and the nuclear crisis.
Countries are debating the role of nuclear power in their energy policies. So what does nuclear energy offer?
Russia's low birth rate and high death rate may have huge consequences for its economic prospects. So the government is taking action.
Toyota extended its Japanese plant closures. Even as others resume production, the fallout spreads globally to factory floors and bottom lines.
Kai Ryssdal goes over listener responses to past shows. This week: young birders speak out, the state of public radio, and the new ways to donate to disaster relief.
Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi says his forces are beating back rebel forces. If he retains power, will foreign nations do business with him again?