Oct 19, 2020

What happens to an economy in a country that contains coronavirus

People wearing face masks listen to a band during the two-day Rye Music Festival in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2020. Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images

China's GDP grew in the last quarter, but it achieved this in a way that can't really be replicated in the United States. And, colleges are cutting Division I sports programs and budgets during the pandemic.

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China's economy grew 4.9% in its last quarter. It's the only major world economy on track to grow this year.

Marketplace China correspondent Jennifer Pak reports.

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College athletics departments cut pay, staff and teams because of COVID

by Andy Uhler

Oct 19, 2020

Colleges in Texas are losing income with postponed games and crowds at lower capacities.

All in all, the University of Texas has cut about 6% from its sports programs.

Brian Bahr/Getty Images

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