Nov 14, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, November 14, 2011

On this Monday morning, the top story is Italy's new prime minister -- Mario Monti -- who has begun to form a new government to lead the country out of its economic crisis. The president appointed Monti to the post without an election this weekend after the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi. Also on the show, a short history of Italy's bouts with debt since the 1990s. And the Federal Trade Commission takes on Facebook's privacy policy.

Segments From this episode

Merkel: To get through crisis, more Europe needed

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Nov 14, 2011

Economist Julia Coronado discusses the difficult situation Europe is in right now and what German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to happen.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives to speak to delegates on the first day of the 24th CDU Party Congress in Leipzig, Germany.

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Italy's new leader must satisfy home and abroad

by Stephen Beard

Nov 14, 2011

Newly-appointed Italian prime minister Mario Monti begins to form a new government. But the economist won't just be trying to appeal to domestic voters -- he also must satisfy foreign investors.

Brits head for cover amid Euro crisis

by Christopher Werth

Nov 14, 2011

The British government is officially creating contingency plans in case the Euro breaks apart as fears continue over the regions banking crisis. Other countries so far remain quite on following suit.

Facebook Privacy

Facebook privacy rules could cause ripples

by Steve Henn

Nov 14, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission steps up its rules on how companies write and change their privacy policies

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Germany should tap European Central Bank, critics say

by Steve Chiotakis

Nov 14, 2011

Germany is the biggest economy in Europe and is picking up a the largest portion of the Euro crisis tab, but some critics say it should do more.

How is Europe affecting the rental car business?

by Steve Chiotakis

Nov 14, 2011

Hertz CEO Mark Frissora discusses what his rental-car company is expecting this holiday season, and the impact that Europe's debit crisis is having on the company's bottom line.

A short history of Italy's debt

by Bob Moon

Nov 14, 2011

Amid the uproar over Italy's rising borrowing costs, some forget that the country managed to pay even higher interest rates on a heavy debt burden back in the 1990s.

Foreign students in U.S. at record high

by Amy Scott

Nov 14, 2011

700,000 students enrolled at U.S. university and college campuses last year from abroad, contributing $21 billion to the U.S. economy, according to a new report.

Italy's economy hurt by 'medieval-like' bureaucracy

by Megan Williams

Nov 14, 2011

It isn't just debt that plagues the Italian economy. Newly-appointed prime minister Mario Monti will need to increase tax collection, reduce bureaucracy and reform the economy at the root.

CBS taps Charlie Rose, Gayle King for 'Early Show'

by Jennifer Collins

Nov 14, 2011

Rose, a long-time PBS figure, and King, best known for her Oprah connection, will become new regulars on the morning show, The New York Times reports

Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Merkel wants more Europe, Japan's economy growing

by Daryl Paranada

Nov 14, 2011

Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for a stronger political union in Europe to tackle its debt problems. Japan's economy grew at 6 percent last quarter. The Supreme Court will hear will hear arguments over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, and more headlines from around the web.

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On this Monday morning, the top story is Italy’s new prime minister — Mario Monti — who has begun to form a new government to lead the country out of its economic crisis. The president appointed Monti to the post without an election this weekend after the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi. Also on the show, a short history of Italy’s bouts with debt since the 1990s. And the Federal Trade Commission takes on Facebook’s privacy policy.