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Jan 13, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Airing on Wednesday, January 13, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the economics themes in President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address; creating more robust flood insurance; and why its a good time to be an economist.

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Segments From This Episode

Lawmakers consider flood insurance rules
by Andy Uhler
The government wants more private companies to provide flood insurance so it won't have to.
Shifting health costs from companies to taxpayers
by Dan Gorenstein
Moves come as Obamacare's requirements grow more stringent.
It’s a good time to be an economist
by Sally Herships
Job listings for economists Ph.D.s increased significantly in the last year.
MetLife’s plan to get smaller
by David Brancaccio
MetLife, stock markets, and Medicaid.
Meet me in St. Louis … we’ll leave for L.A. from there
by Tracey Samuelson
The Rams are headed to a new $3 billion stadium ten miles from downtown L.A.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Lawmakers consider flood insurance rules

Shifting health costs from companies to taxpayers

It’s a good time to be an economist

MetLife’s plan to get smaller

Meet me in St. Louis … we’ll leave for L.A. from there