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U.S. Leads the World in GDP, Not in "Human Development"
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Stan Alcorn
Nov 2, 2011
When it comes to the sheer size of the economy -- as measured by the Gross Domestic Product -- the United States leads the world. But GDP may not...
Is the Market Terrified of Democracy?
by
Stan Alcorn
Nov 1, 2011
If you want the economy to work better for more people, as the Economy 4.0 tagline goes, you might think putting economic policy to a vote is a...
A New Look at Poverty and Debt
by
Stan Alcorn
Oct 31, 2011
"Poverty." "Debt." We think we know what these words mean. But this week, with David Brancaccio filling in for Tess Vigland, Marketplace Money took...
What's behind the new measure of poverty?
Oct 31, 2011
Economy 4.0's David Brancaccio discusses the Census Bureau's new nuanced measurement of poverty and how it gives us a better understanding of who's poor.
What's Behind the New Measure of Poverty?
by
Stan Alcorn
Oct 31, 2011
There's a certain necessary arbitrariness in a lot of economic measurements. Somebody's got to decide how much inflation is good and how much is...
The Problems with the Volcker Rule
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Stan Alcorn
Oct 21, 2011
In Washington, a piece of the financial reform law that was passed last year is having a tough time getting implemented. It's called the Volcker...
The problems with the Volcker Rule
Oct 21, 2011
The Volcker Rule is supposed to make the financial world a safer place, but it's only in draft mode right now, and already facing obstacles.
For public good, not for profit.
Help Write the Rules for Bank Gambling
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Stan Alcorn
Oct 17, 2011
Our big bank regulators have a couple of questions for you. Actually, make that 394 questions....
Happy: The Movie
Oct 14, 2011
A new documentary about the search for happiness is playing in Boulder tonight, Bellingham tomorrow as well as Buffalo, New York City, Flagstaff,...
The Appalachian Trail Index
Oct 13, 2011
On Tuesday, David checked in on some unconventional economic indicators from early in the recession, and while researching, another unusual indic...