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Inflation
The money illusion
Mar 16, 2012
Professor Stephen J. Rose says it's not about how much things cost, but how much they cost relatively.
Should speculators be blamed for high gas prices?
Mar 1, 2012
With gas prices rising at an unusual time of year, many are blaming speculators. Others believe refiners are worried about tensions with Iran, and are using a hedging strategy.
What to fear more: Inflation vs. deflation
Jan 30, 2012
The news that Americans are saving more is a mixed blessing, and could also increase our risk of deflation.
What low inflation means for the economy
Dec 30, 2011
Low interest rates and low inflation will help play into policy decisions, such as the future of the Federal Reserve.
Getting Personal: A look back over a long, hard year
Dec 23, 2011
A rare treat for listeners! Tess discusses the ins and outs of 2011 with all four of our regulars, Chris Farrell, Kathy Kristof, David Lazarus and Liz Weston.
What's on the menu for next year?
Dec 21, 2011
Tess talks with David Lazarus, Kathy Kristof, Liz Weston and Chris Farrell about what we might be able to expect in 2012.
North Korea will go about 'business as usual'
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 19, 2011
With inflation soaring, the last few years have been particularly difficult for the North Korean people, and that isn't likely to change right away
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Calculating food and gas prices in consumers' attitudes
Dec 16, 2011
The Core Consumer Price Index tracks all kinds of spending except on food and gas, even though those prices help indicate consumers' choices and attitudes.
Inflation hits residential rents hard
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Amy Scott
Nov 16, 2011
Inflation isn't causing most Americans a problem at this point, but the prices of rental homes and apartments has risen in recent months.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Power rations in Japan, TARP couldn't end 'Too big to fail'
Mar 16, 2011
Here are today's headlines from Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. ...