Jun 1, 2009

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Can GM find turnaround in bankruptcy?

by Amy Scott

Jun 1, 2009

Now that GM is in bankruptcy, a lot of things need to happen for the automaker to survive. New York bureau chief Amy Scott talks with Kai Ryssdal about how GM can weather the tough road ahead, and who may benefit from the bankruptcy.

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Commentary

No reason for public involvement in GM

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 1, 2009

Now that GM has declared bankruptcy, the question is how much the government should invest in what may be a failing enterprise. Billions have already been spent. Commentator Robert Reich asks the question: Why?

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GM's fall a case of 'creative destruction'

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 1, 2009

In the 1950s GM was the largest industrial corporation on earth, and now it's bankrupt. How did this happen? Commentator and historian John Steele Gordon provides some historical perspective.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

U.S. hasn't learned stock market lesson

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 1, 2009

There are some indications the stock market is improving. But behavioral economist Dan Ariely says that may not be a good thing. The improvements we see right now are short term, and Wall Street still has lessons to learn.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

China skeptical about Geithner message

by John Dimsdale

Jun 1, 2009

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is in China to reassure America's biggest creditor that its investment in U.S. debt is safe. But the Chinese aren't so sure. John Dimsdale reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Why savings rate is at 14-year high

by Jill Barshay

Jun 1, 2009

The Commerce Department says the U.S. savings rate soared to its highest level in 14 years. Why? Jill Barshay reports.

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Swede 'pirates' fight for Web freedom

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 1, 2009

Pirates are invading the European Union, the digital kind. The Pirate Party, which aims to abolish copyrights altogether, is picking up serious traction with Swedish youth. Brett Neely reports.