(Markets Edition) And the 2017 Nobel prize in economics goes to … Richard Thaler, for his work in behavioral economics. One economist who’s not surprised by the results: Robert Shiller, who won the prize himself a few years ago. Shiller stopped by to chat with us the “revolutionary” Thaler, and the importance of using psychology and the social sciences to do economic research. Afterwards, we’ll look recap how the markets are doing, and then discuss how rules on government business travel are plaguing members of Trump’s administration.

(U.S. Edition) Media tycoon Harvey Weinstein, a major player in Hollywood who’s behind Oscar winners like “Shakespeare in Love,” has been ousted from the company he founded. The move follows a New York Times article that published details on settlements he’s reached for sexual harassment over the years. We’ll recap these revelations, and then look at the financial standing of his company. Afterwards, we’ll look at how schools on the U.S. Virgin Islands are coping following the recent hurricanes, and then we’ll discuss how Minnesota is trying to limit runoff carried by the Mississippi River. 

(Global Edition)  From the BBC’s World Service … Turkish stock markets have plunged and the value of the lira has fallen against the dollar after the U.S. and Turkey suspended non-immigrant visa services. We look at the implications of the political tit-for-tat. Then, Liberia heads to the polls in elections tomorrow as candidates bid to revive an economy ravaged by 14 years of war and the Ebola epidemic. We examine the economic outlook for the commodity-rich nation. Also, the price of diamonds is set to soar after one of Africa’s largest diamond mining companies announced it is likely to breach the terms of its loans this year. We discuss the implications for Petra Diamonds. Finally, the winner of the 2017 Nobel economics prize has just been announced. We take a quick look at the work of American academic Richard Thaler, who won the prize for his contributions to behavioral economics.    

(Markets Edition) The jobs numbers have been released and while the big news is a contraction of 33,000 jobs for September, we take a closer look at many factors, including the job growth the hurricanes spurred, promising car sales data and a drop in the unemployment percentage. Plus, Elon Musk wants to replace Puerto Rico’s shattered electricity grid, and the GOP wants to reform intergenerational wealth transfer, dropping the tax on estates of more than 5.5 million per individual left behind.

Hurricane season this year was rough on the economy: Harvey and Irma likely erased September job growth, and half of Puerto Rico is still without running water two weeks after Maria struck. A silver lining for Puerto Ricans could be the repeal of the Jones Act, which blocks ships from docking on the island unless they are American-built and operated, and has been temporarily lifted in the wake of the storm. If it were repealed entirely, increased competition from foreign ships would drive down prices of deliveries to the island and speed up the long recovery ahead, but could negatively effect Florida’s shipping and shipbuilding industry. On another note, we discuss sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein with an editor who’s been on the prominent movie producer’s case for a long time.

(Global edition) From the BBC’s World Service … Global stock markets in Asia and the US have soared to fresh highs. Are investors creating a bubble that will inevitably burst? Or is it just a sign of a stronger economy? We look at why low interest rates aren’t the sole driver of booming markets, and the factors that could upset the apple cart. Then, to Moscow, where Saudi Arabia’s King – complete with his entourage and a golden escalator – met Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, to discuss deeper ties and the new normal for oil prices. We also have the second part of our China series, where young people are sinking deeper into debt, and loan sharks are now accepting naked selfies as collateral.

(Markets Edition) Big announcements this week: job creation numbers for September come out tomorrow and it could be the first report in seven years with no growth, due in part to the tenacious hurricane season. Obamacare plans for the upcoming year were rolled out, with prices surging in some states and better deals becoming available in others. And we take a look back on the tumultuous history of diet soda, from its height in the 1980s to its near-extinction today.

(U.S. Edition) Marketplace’s Tracey Samuelson is back from Puerto Rico with an update on efforts to rebuild the island since Hurricane Maria struck on Sept. 20. Many residents aren’t receiving the recovery aid President Trump touted during his recent visit; only 10 percent of residents have power and less than half the population have running water. Then it’s on to the debate over new rules that would drastically change the landscape of the 39 billion dollar payday lending industry. And in California, the battle to close the gender pay gap endures with new legislation that would require companies with 500 or more employees to report data on the difference between men’s and women’s wages.

(Global edition) From the BBC World Service … Spanish stocks have been on a rollercoaster ride since Catalonia voted for independence. We look at the short, medium and long term factors that will determine the fate of the eurozone’s fourth largest economy. We also travel to Xiong’an in China, described as China’s next mega city and a leader in green development. We ask if this new sixty mile economic zone will be a success or a project fuelled by debt that is building more bridges to nowhere. Then, India was the world’s fastest growing economy in 2016, but the country’s decision to yank millions of banknotes out of circulation has hit the economy. We examine what Indian ministers and heads of industry are talking about at the World Economic Forum in Delhi.