May 9, 2024

Democracy is critical to prosperity, Treasury secretary says

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Janet Yellen says democracies are better at helping people get ahead than authoritarian systems. Plus, concerns about China's overcapacity in manufacturing.

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Inflation is "not yet where it needs to be," Treasury Secretary Yellen says

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

May 9, 2024

Janet Yellen addresses the state of the U.S. economy and underscores the country's rivalry and collaboration with China in an interview.

"I think it's important for Americans to understand how critical democracy is to economic performance," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says. Above, Yellen testifies at a House Ways and Means committee hearing on April 30.

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One of China's hottest toys sold millions. The inventor made $830.

by Jennifer Pak

May 9, 2024

A person who comes up with a good idea might not always reap the rewards in China's manufacturing ecosystem.

It's hard to spot which carrot knives are originals and which ones are copies.

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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