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Reimagining the Economy

On the “Marketplace Morning Report,” we’re asking people with diverse perspectives what should change in a post-pandemic economy.
The Economy Reimagined, Part 1: Dealing with Inequality
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The Economy Reimagined, Part 1: Dealing with Inequality
The Economy Reimagined, Part 2: Jobs, Education and Poverty
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The Economy Reimagined, Part 2: Jobs, Education and Poverty
The Economy Reimagined, Part 3: Climate and Technology
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The Economy Reimagined, Part 3: Climate and Technology
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Reimagining the Economy

Eliminating the concept of waste from the economy

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Aug 19, 2020
For architect William McDonough, an economy of the future is a "circular economy."
"If we're destroying the Earth, we have to ask ourselves, is this is our intention? And if it's not, perhaps we need a new design," architect William McDonough says.
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Universal basic income, blockchain and more: Reimagining the next decade

by David Brancaccio and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Aug 18, 2020
"If people don't have money in their pockets, then this type of economy that we have can't work," says Wharton professor Mauro Guillén.
Mauro Guillén says that the future uses of blockchain, the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies, include incentivizing "prosocial behavior" like energy conservation.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on rebuilding trust between the city and its people

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Daniel Shin
Aug 17, 2020
Lightfoot wants to "unwind" Chicago's "addiction to fines and fees" so as to not drive people into bankruptcy and out of the economy.
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How social impact bonds could spark prosperity for Indian Country in a pandemic recovery

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Aug 14, 2020
"Investors are willing to put money on the table for projects with a positive social outcome," Patrice Kunesh says.
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How lobbying and regulation can worsen inequality, according to one political science professor

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 13, 2020
Steven Teles wants to arm legislators with more research staff so they can push back when lobbyists fight institutional change.
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Silicon Valley congressman on distributing tech jobs across the country

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Aug 12, 2020
Rep. Ro Khanna says we need to expand access to the innovation economy.
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California.
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Decarbonization can fix the jobs crisis and the climate crisis, scientist says

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Aug 11, 2020
Saul Griffith is the co-author of a new report that outlines a plan to reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels while creating millions of jobs.
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Kat Cole's vision for a kinder capitalism

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Aug 10, 2020
The president and COO of Focus Brands says "caring for connected stakeholders — employees, customers, vendors" is where our economic system is going.
Kat Cole, president and COO of Focus Brands, supports stakeholders, not just shareholders.
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Could reforming student loan debt provide a long-term U.S. economic boost?

by Victoria Craig
Aug 10, 2020
U.S. policymakers may look to Europe for inspiration on reforming the higher education finance system.
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How the president of the Ford Foundation would reimagine the economy

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Jul 2, 2020
“We begin first by asking the question: Why is there so much inequality in our society?” Darren Walker says.
"Inequality makes people believe that the systems that are supposed to serve them are rigged — are designed by we privileged Americans to benefit us, at their expense," Darren Walker said.
Courtesy of the Ford Foundation
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