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Christopher Werth

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Ireland works out property debacle

Sep 17, 2009
Ireland is working out a plan to fix its financial system after blowing a particularly bad property bubble. But economists are calling a new proposed government agency a bad bank. Christopher Werth reports.

Irish cross border for cheap bargains

Sep 16, 2009
On the border between the Republic of Ireland and the British province of Northern Ireland, a difference in currencies has Irish shoppers flocking north for great deals. Christopher Werth reports.

Eurozone recession coming to close

Sep 14, 2009
Earlier today, the European Commission predicted the recession in the E.U. and the Eurozone will end in the third quarter of this year. But there's still a great deal of uncertainty towards economic growth. Christopher Werth reports.

Brits rally to defend health care system

Aug 14, 2009
Many people who don't like the idea of government-run insurance often use the U.K. as an example of what not to do. But that's got the British on the defensive. Christopher Werth reports.

How French, German economies grew

Aug 13, 2009
How are France and Germany experiencing economic growth? Christopher Werth reports.

U.K. hunts for Liechtenstein tax evaders

Aug 11, 2009
Britain is signing a deal with Liechtenstein that will flush out wealthy tax evaders. Christopher Werth reports.

U.K., U.S. weather deflation fears

Aug 10, 2009
Even though British manufacturing numbers are up and consumer spending is doing better than expected, the Bank of England held its interest rates steady last week and is pouring billions more into the British economy. Why? Chistopher Werth reports.

A V-shaped recovery for Germany?

Aug 7, 2009
Exports in Germany jumped 7% in June, and industrial orders continued to rise. Christopher Werth reports on whether the country is headed toward a V-shaped recovery.

U.K. toughens laws on immigration

Aug 6, 2009
It used to be pretty easy to earn U.K. citizenship as long as you managed to stay out of trouble. But now British government is implementing stricter policies on who can enter and live in the country. Christopher Werth reports.

Britain pumps more cash into economy

Aug 6, 2009
The Bank of England has already injected over $200 billion into the U.K.'s economy. Now it's decided to increase that program by adding nearly $85 billion more. Is it worth it? Christopher Werth reports.