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Dec 23, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, December 23, 2011

Some economists say the government should take advantage of record low interest rates and borrow the money to pay for extending tax cuts and unemployment benefits. You heard right: more government borrowing. Just how will the payroll tax extension be paid for? Plus, a new poll says France is the world’s most pessimistic country when it comes to economic outlook. And we take a look at Ron Paul’s economic philosophy.

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BP quits solar industry amid supply glut
by Scott Tong
Oil giant goes "Beyond Petroleum," but goes short on solar power.
Multi-generational housing: The mother-in-law’s included
by Sarah Gardner
Home builder tries a new inter-generational floor plan – with locking interior doors.
Federal borrowing virtually free now
by John Dimsdale
Some economists advocate borrowing the money to pay for extending tax cuts and unemployment benefits.
What sets Ron Paul’s economic philosophy apart?
by Jeremy Hobson
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul has stood out from other candidates for his throwback economic philosophy. But would his ideas work now?
How will the payroll tax cut be paid for?
by Mitchell Hartman
The payroll tax cut is expected to be extended for another two months. How will lawmakers come up with the billions it's going to cost?
Lessons learned from Washington’s down-to-the-wire deadlines
by Jeremy Hobson
What have Wall Street economists learned from watching Washington lawmakers duke it out over things like extending the payroll tax cuts?
How much are people in the mood to spend?
by Adriene Hill
Consumer spending eeked up just 0.1 percent in November, despite stories of strong holiday sales. What does that mean about the health of our economy?
Why is there record pessimism in France?
by Adriene Hill
A new poll finds the French are as pessimistic about the economy as any country has been since 1978.
Deep holiday discounts persist
by Mitchell Hartman
Retailers are sweetening their offers in the final days before Christmas, which could hurt their bottom lines.
Is payroll tax extension a win for consumers?
by Jill Schlesinger
The payroll tax cut extension amounts to an extra $1,000 in the average workers' pocket for 2012. What does it mean for the economy?
VW gives staff a rest from BlackBerry emails outside work hours
The German car giant is switching off its email server half an hour after the end of the work day.
PODCAST: Who gets the big holiday tips, impact of the payroll tax cut extension
by Daryl Paranada
Congress has passed the payroll tax cut extension. We take a look at what the means for consumers. We have some numbers for you: Consumer spending grew just 0.1 percent in November, while orders for U.S. factory goods went up 3.8 percent. Plus, what is the most pessimistic country in the world? And find out which professions receive the biggest holiday tips.
Mid-day Extra: Does holiday music make you buy more?
by Kate McGough
Does Christmas music help you get into the holiday spirit? It may also affect your wallet.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, December 23, 2011

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