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Are stocks just not gonna do as well anymore?
Jul 12, 2023
Some economists — citing interest rates, taxes and market cycles — think we are entering an era of underperformance.
Yellen: U.S. intends to be "transparent about the actions that we've taken" when it comes to China
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Andie Corban
Jul 10, 2023
"Especially with COVID ... we've grown apart and misunderstandings have developed," Yellen says. "It's necessary to meet to discuss our differences openly."
Insurance premiums for fireworks displays are going up
by
Ali Budner
Jul 5, 2023
The high cost and risk are causing some cities and counties to rethink their 4th of July shows.
As hurricanes get more severe, how do insurers calculate risk?
by
Amy Scott
and Nicholas Guiang
Jul 4, 2023
Risks and costs are rising, largely due to climate change, but where the risk hits is key, a veteran "catastrophe modeler" says.
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.
Why are bananas so cheap?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 23, 2023
They’re less expensive than other grocery staples, including tomatoes. But they were once considered a luxury item, like caviar.
As Mississippi Riverfront development booms, wetlands become crucial to stave off flooding
by
Eric Schmid
Jun 20, 2023
Many cities along the Mississippi are redeveloping their riverfronts. But these projects are often threatened by flooding.
For 50 years, the price of coffee has barely budged. Some farmers have had enough.
Jun 15, 2023
Farmers, roasters and economists say the price needs to reflect the labor that goes into the crop to ensure the long-term sustainability of the market.
More wildfires mean worsening air quality. How do we adapt?
Jun 8, 2023
Some pandemic-related tools get a second life, while investors look at more high-tech solutions.
Inside the push to criminalize homelessness
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
May 31, 2023
"The proven strategy is ... to use housing as the base," and then add services, says Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
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Welcome to the first week of our “Econ 101” crash course. Together, we’ll read one chapter each week from Core Econ’s “E…