SHORT BIO
Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.
Latest Stories (2,394)
Rcession Watch
Sep 25, 2007
Do you think a recession is coming with the downturn in housing? Or are you in the camp that believes the worst is behind us?...
The Dollar, Again
Sep 24, 2007
Dartmouth University economist Andrew Samwick has a good post on the dollar on his blog....
The Dollar
Sep 24, 2007
The dollar dropped to another record low against the Euro. It also hit a 15-year low against a basket of currencies representing America's six...
Straight Story: Social Security reform
Sep 22, 2007
Chris Farrell says a congressman's proposal to set up government-sponsored personal investment accounts for every American is a great idea.
Marketplace Money Mailbag
by
Tess Vigeland
and Chris Farrell
Sep 22, 2007
Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland answer questions submitted by listeners.
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That Paycheck Squeeze
Sep 21, 2007
Do you feel that you haven't had a real raise in years? There's good reason. Here are some numbers drawn from the latest issue of Business Week. ...
The Inflation Tea Leaves?
Sep 21, 2007
What story is the market telling us? The stock market rallied on the Fed rate cut of half-a-point. So far, so good....
Skilled immigrants: 'Deal with us'
Sep 20, 2007
Skilled immigrants unhappy with current immigration policies protested in Washington this week. Scott Jagow talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about the need for comprehensive reform.
Greenspan, the Innovator
Sep 19, 2007
I've been catching up on my reading, and I came across this entry on Bruce Nussbaum's blog. Bruce is Business Week's innovation and design maven. ...
A Half-Point Cut
Sep 19, 2007
Well, as everyone knows by now the Fed opted for a dramatic half point cut in its benchmark interest rate. And the stock market loves it--so far.