Now that the central banks are jumping in to help ease the credit crunch in the global economy, who might hold the most risk in a potential eurozone breakup? Many Europeans are still looking to Germany to save the day. Warren Buffett’s bought his hometown newspaper. Night-shift manufacturing gets a makeover. We look at why ‘crap’ technology might be great technology. And Economy 4.0 discovers what it takes to purchase a home on a Native American reservation.

Central Banks in several countries have agreed to lower their interest rates to make it easier for Europe to borrow. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte talks about how the European financial crisis is impacting the Netherlands. Commentator Robert Reich says the U.S. needs to extend the payroll tax to create a healthier economy. The U.S. is exporting more oil than it imports for the first time in more than 60 years. Some established manufacturing companies are trying to look more like startups. And the Millionaire Matchmakers talk about how finding the perfect job is a lot like finding Mr. or Mrs. Right.

The parent company of American Airlines has declared bankruptcy — but it could be a good thing. So too could Congress’ current budget gridlock. Electric cars, meanwhile, continue to face weak sales. The FTC and Facebook have settled a case over privacy. Pfizer is trying to block consumers from using a generic version of Lipitor. Freakonomics Radio’s Stephen Dubner shares an unusual strategy used by charities to get more donations. And commentator Rob Walker talks about the 99 percent.

The eurozone may be on the verge of a breakup, as the countries struggle to sell off their bonds. In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood has courted votes through charitable donations and promises of future subsidies. Here in the U.S., judges are considering the legality of SEC’s proposed $285 million settlement with Citigroup. U.N. delegates are meeting in South Africa for a climate conference. And an investigation into factory pollution in China may have revealed the secret of Apple’s supply chain.

How did it get so crazy out there? Couldn’t folks have planned just a little better? It’s just money, right? If you think we’re talking about Black Friday, we’re not. We’re talking about the euro. Will it soon die? Plus, did you go shopping today? We look at why retailers are rolling out deals earlier and give you a history lesson on the origins of Black Friday. Also, the truth about why we buy and the argument against being thrity.

Safe to say the table is not the only place to find turkeys these days. The world economy is full of them — from stock market madness to the lack of jobs, and debt problems in Europe. We explore why markets were unimpressed by a new plan to help the eurozone crisis. And this Thanksgiving holiday, we look at why grocery stores are staying open — and tell you what foods are cheaper to make at home. Plus, Starbucks is brewing up a plan for job creation, and our commentary series “Writers on Work” wraps up.

When it comes to the economy, it’s not all bad news — what might Ben Bernanke and Timothy Geithner be thankful for this year? Germany’s struggling to sell its debt. Black Friday sales could be massive this year. Blogger Jon Chonko’s new book takes an intimate look at sandwiches. Some Americans living in rural areas are learning to cope with the loss of the local grocery store. We explore the origins of Occupy Wall Street, and author Jess Walter talks about jobs and work.

GDP in the U.S. is lower than originally projected, but it might not be a bad thing. Barbara Ehrenreich talks about work in the second of our weeklong series on writers and the economy. Mitchell Hartman continues his series on the housing boom and bust in California’s Inland Empire. North Dakota has a housing problem, too — not enough residences. L.A. city officials are trying to barter with Occupy protesters to get them off of the City Hall lawn. And we hear about the latest uprisings in Egypt.

The super committee has failed to reach a deficit-cutting deal. The rising price of food is making it difficult for food banks this holiday season. Environmental organizations like the Sierra Club are also having a hard time getting funding. Author Jeffrey Eugenides talks about work in the first of a weeklong series on how writers document the economy. And Mitchell Hartman takes a look at the recession in California’s Inland Empire.