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Feb 17, 2014

Marketplace for Monday, February 17, 2014

It’s cold in some places and hot in others and that does funny things to tan lines, foliage and the economy. Plus: Without regulation, the rail industry has resorted to using pricing to impact how oil and natural gas are delivered by train. And: A check-in on the fifth year of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, iPads in schools, and those sleeved NBA jerseys.

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Segments From This Episode

Getting grads to build more start-ups
by Lizzie O'Leary
Why it could be the best decision for college grads… and America.
How well did the stimulus work?
by David Gura
Lessons on the fifth anniversary of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Economic indicators: weird weather edition
by Denise Guerra
Marketplace Datebook for February 18, 2014
Winter economic slowdown? Not for Campbell’s soup
by Mark Garrison
Winter weather is mostly a drag on the economy, but a few businesses love it
iPads + schools = a business opportunity?
by Annie Gilbertson
Race to the tablet: The cautionary tale of L.A. schools' iPad program
Rail companies push for newer oil tank cars to reduce accidents
by David Weinberg
Without mandatory regulation, the railroad industry looks to pricing as way to encourage safety.
Why is our banking system so far behind?
by Kevin Wack
In U.S., it takes days for a bank payment to clear. In foreign countries, it happens in seconds.
The French are eating a lot more hamburgers
by Lizzie O'Leary
One in two sandwiches sold in France is a hamburger. Presumably with French fries.
Since when do NBA players wear sleeves?
by Lizzie O'Leary
Is the extra cloth just extra space for advertisers?

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Marketplace for Monday, February 17, 2014

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Segments From This Episode

Getting grads to build more start-ups

How well did the stimulus work?

Economic indicators: weird weather edition

Winter economic slowdown? Not for Campbell’s soup

iPads + schools = a business opportunity?

Rail companies push for newer oil tank cars to reduce accidents

Why is our banking system so far behind?

The French are eating a lot more hamburgers

Since when do NBA players wear sleeves?

Music from the episode