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)
Economic historian Claudia Goldin wins Nobel Prize in economics for research on gender pay gap
by
David Brancaccio
and Chris Farrell
Oct 9, 2023
Claudia Goldin's work explores women's experience of the labor market and what factors drive the gender gap.
How “age tech” is creating opportunities for older adults
by
David Brancaccio
and Chris Farrell
Oct 5, 2023
Growing numbers of entrepreneurs and their financial backers are starting to see aging as an opportunity for innovation and profit.
Older people also face student loan debt burden with payments looming
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Sep 14, 2023
Much attention is paid to younger borrowers, and rightfully so. But some 3.5 million Americans 60 and older hold substantial debt.
What’s the deal with catch-up provisions and retirement?
Jul 27, 2023
The details on this savings tactic and how it’s changing in 2024.
Are insurers accurately pricing in climate change risk?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Ariana Rosas
Jul 4, 2023
A Federal Reserve study suggests that states have largely decoupled homeowners rates from underlying risks, says Marketplace's Chris Farrell.
What rurally-based companies can teach us about shrinking labor pools
Jun 21, 2023
A remote corner of the U.S. might offer insight into how companies can work with the labor market they've got.
Remote cities can teach the nation a lot about hiring and keeping workers
Jun 14, 2023
Rural towns have long dealt with labor scarcity, and many have strategies for attracting and investing in talent.
How employer-sponsored health insurance can widen economic inequality
Apr 24, 2023
Marketplace's senior economics contributor breaks down the impact of employer-sponsored health insurance on college educated and non-college educated workers.
Could return-free tax filing actually be on the horizon?
Mar 30, 2023
The idea has been thrown around for a while now, but new IRS funding may help it become a reality.
What's next for financial regulators after the banking jitters?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 23, 2023
The recent bank rescues should serve as a wake-up call for regulators to do more, says senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.