Chris Farrell

Economics Editor

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 (2,391)

The Benefits of Globalization

Jul 18, 2007
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development has a good study on globalization. Making the Most of Globalization offers a good economic...

Straight Story: Boomers, watch your savings

Jul 13, 2007
Americans over the age of 65 have a collective $15 trillion in the bank. Economics editor Chris Farrell says the retiree motto for financial advice should be "caveat emptor."

Mailbag for Friday, July 13, 2007

Jul 13, 2007
This week, Chris Farrell offers his advice on dealing with a debt collection agency, serving as a shareholder and choosing a health savings account.

Straight Story: Close the private equity loophole

Jul 6, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell says the loophole that allows rich private-equity managers to pay lower taxes than the average worker is bad public policy.
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Mailbag for Friday, July 6, 2007

Jul 6, 2007
Are you ready for the speed round? In this fast-action mailbag, economics editor Chris Farrell takes on five listener e-mails in five minutes.
Chris Farrell answers your financial questions.
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Straight Story: Financial literacy education

Jun 29, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell says financial literacy education is a good tool for reducing predatory lending.
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Mailbag for Friday, June 29, 2007

Jun 29, 2007
This week, economics editor Chris Farrell offers us advice on getting out of a timeshare and participating in a debt-managing program.
Chris Farrell answers your financial questions.
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Straight Story: Drug safety

Jun 22, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell says to better monitor drug safety, Congress should give the FDA more funding.
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Rising Rates

Jun 18, 2007
There's a lot of handwringing over the rise in long-term interest rates, especially when it comes to stock market values. But I'm skeptical for now...