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Dec 2, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, December 2, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about an Italian referendum that could determine not only the fate of the country’s government, but some of its shaky banks. We’ll also discuss Starbucks’ announcement that CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down from his position, and look at financial literacy in Louisiana classrooms.

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In Louisiana, kids learn about balancing the books and paying bills
by Marketplace Contributor
Jesse Hardman
Last May, Louisiana made financial literacy a mandatory topic in state public schools.
2016 wage growth: good but not great
by Adam Allington
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in November, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.6 percent. Forecasts had predicted a net gain of around 180,000, jobs, a signal of steady hiring in the labor market. Though average hourly earnings declined last month, wages have been trending up for some time. But there’s still room for […]
How will U.N.-U.S. relations fare under Trump administration?
by Reema Khrais
Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
Today, President Obama will meet with incoming United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Guterres will step into the Secretary General role in January. That’s also when we’ll see a new administration in Washington. What could U.N.-U.S. relations look like under President Trump? Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
Those who live and work in Tennessee towns hit by deadly fire grapple with uncertainty
by Marketplace Contributor
Mark Nagi./Tennessee Department of Transportatoin
The resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. are trying to come to terms with the loss of life, homes and livelihood.
What’s next for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz?
by Lewis Wallace
China Photos/Getty Images
He’ll focus on the company’s fancy coffee pursuits.
A $720 pair of Nikes that will tie its own laces
by David Brancaccio
The November jobs report, financial literacy in Louisiana public schools, and self-tying Nike sneakers.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, December 2, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

In Louisiana, kids learn about balancing the books and paying bills

2016 wage growth: good but not great

How will U.N.-U.S. relations fare under Trump administration?

Those who live and work in Tennessee towns hit by deadly fire grapple with uncertainty

What’s next for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz?

A $720 pair of Nikes that will tie its own laces