SHORT BIO
Adam Allington is a former reporter covering economics and policy in the Washington D.C. bureau.
In addition to his work with Marketplace, Adam also worked for the Associated Press, the St. Louis Federal Reserve, and St. Louis Public Radio. He was a 2012 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Latest Stories (272)
America is graying — but that’s not such a bad thing.
Sep 19, 2016
The number of seniors is growing — but that doesn't mean the economy is going to sink.
Should ad agencies have their pay linked to performance?
Sep 16, 2016
McDonald's new ad agency will be paid according to how much business increases.
Uber and Lyft battle to attract new drivers
Sep 14, 2016
Signup bonuses and retention deals are part of the new rideshare package.
Prestige credit cards are a big hit with millennials
Sep 14, 2016
Millennials are going crazy for Chase's Sapphire Reserve credit card.
Rams' move back to LA is all about location
Sep 12, 2016
In leaving St. Louis for Southern California, the team has doubled its valuation.
Why Trump's taxable income could be close to zero
Sep 9, 2016
The presidential candidate says he'll release returns after an audit. Opponents claim he's hiding something.
Lego sales flatten out, but everything is still awesome
Sep 7, 2016
The brickmaker puts the brakes on growth after global demand outstrips supply.
Back to school in August? Tourism businesses not happy
Sep 5, 2016
In some states, a pre-Labor Day school start is banned; but schools are pushing back.
Apple to bring profits back: what's the tax bill?
Sep 1, 2016
The corporate tax rate is 35 percent - but some doubt Apple will pay that.
Homeland Security rethinking private detention centers
Aug 31, 2016
Homeland Security is evaluating the use of contractors for immigrant detention centers.