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Fiscal stimulus
Jan 22, 2009
There's a lot of discussion in the econ blogsphere and editorial pages about the fiscal stimulus "multiplier" effect on the economy and whether tax...
Clean-tech strong in venture capital
Jan 26, 2009
Solar power and "smart-grid" technology are the current winners in the venture capital race, and clean-tech is beating out biotech, which is getting a healthy shake-out. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman reports.
Don't favor housing
Jan 10, 2009
The Chicago law professor Eric Posner has a really nicely reasoned post on why policymakers shouldn't treat housing as such a favored asset. I came...
Government favors bank takeovers
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Dan Grech
Oct 21, 2008
Half of the $250 billion rescue package has already been invested into banks, and there are reports the other half will be used to help banks buy their weaker rivals. Dan Grech looks into the move.
America feels when Asian markets fall
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Scott Tong
Oct 27, 2008
The Hong Kong, Philippines and Japanese markets today reached considerable lows. Bill Radke talks to Scott Tong in Shanghai, who explains why the psychology of the drop is based on global co-dependence.
How the natural world deals with bears
Nov 18, 2008
In our latest installment of "What's the Fix?" we look to the natural world for market answers. Commentator and animal behavioralist Richard Conniff explains how elk defend themselves when they see a grizzly bear.
Fed drops rate to record low
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Bob Moon
Dec 16, 2008
In a bold move to revive the economy, the Federal Reserve dropped the federal funds rate to 0.25%. Tess Vigeland talks with Bob Moon about the impact of the rate cut.
Small airports hit hard by airline cuts
Nov 28, 2008
Regional airports were thriving on the passenger overflow from the big airport hubs. But as airlines cancel routes and make other cutbacks, that overflow has turned into a trickle. Hugh Hill reports.
Takeovers hot in bad economy
Oct 16, 2008
With a global recession on the horizon, the prices are right for companies to seek shelter in other companies. John Dimsdale reports why some consolidation can be expected in every down economy.