SHORT BIO
Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.
Latest Stories (2,384)
The Unemployment Rate Is Too High
Jul 25, 2007
Why do we think a 4.5% unemployment rate is too low or, to put it somewhat diferently, is acceptable. Far too many people are unemployed these days...
Straight Story: Unemployment and inflation
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 20, 2007
The vast majority of economists say a 4.5 unemployment rate is great. Chris Farrell says it's much too high.
Mailbag for Friday, July 20, 2007
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 20, 2007
This week, Chris Farrell debunks the myth around engagement ring math. Should it really be two months' salary?
The Benefits of Globalization
Jul 18, 2007
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development has a good study on globalization. Making the Most of Globalization offers a good economic...
Straight Story: Boomers, watch your savings
Jul 13, 2007
Americans over the age of 65 have a collective $15 trillion in the bank. Economics editor Chris Farrell says the retiree motto for financial advice should be "caveat emptor."
Mailbag for Friday, July 13, 2007
Jul 13, 2007
This week, Chris Farrell offers his advice on dealing with a debt collection agency, serving as a shareholder and choosing a health savings account.
I'm Back. Plus, Some Thoughts on Taxes
Jul 13, 2007
Okay, I'm back. It will take me some time to catch up. There's lots to talk about....
Straight Story: Close the private equity loophole
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 6, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell says the loophole that allows rich private-equity managers to pay lower taxes than the average worker is bad public policy.
Mailbag for Friday, July 6, 2007
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 6, 2007
Are you ready for the speed round? In this fast-action mailbag, economics editor Chris Farrell takes on five listener e-mails in five minutes.
Straight Story: Financial literacy education
by
Tess Vigeland
and Chris Farrell
Jun 29, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell says financial literacy education is a good tool for reducing predatory lending.