SHORT BIO
Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.
Latest Stories (2,398)
For some, a multigenerational household involves both love and economics
May 21, 2024
Following a stroke and Parkinsonism diagnosis, the family of Carol Lawler decided it would be best to come — and live — together.
Students live alongside seniors at this Minnesota residential facility
May 20, 2024
At the Watkins Manor assisted living facility, eight students live and volunteer with 45 senior residents.
Yet another version of the fiduciary rule is coming
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
May 8, 2024
The Biden administration's rule overhauls requirements for retirement plan advisers to act in the interests of clients.
How immigrant entrepreneurs help create jobs and boost the economy
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 15, 2024
Immigrants are much more likely to create a new business, studies show, and the knock-on effect is job creation.
More immigration means gains for U.S. economy, CBO says
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 10, 2024
The agency's estimates that immigrants will add $7 trillion to gross domestic product over the next decade.
An immigrant family in Waterloo, Iowa, reflects on multigenerational living
Apr 5, 2024
For many immigrants, the support of extended family can be critical when it comes to navigating a new home.
Why multigenerational households are making a comeback in a big way
Apr 3, 2024
From 1971 to 2021, the number of people living in multigenerational family households in the U.S. quadrupled to nearly 60 million people.
Why might Americans be moving less?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 14, 2024
Rather than chasing higher-paying jobs, many Americans are opting to stay put. Housing costs have something to do with it.
Some upbeat economic news for millennials
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 12, 2024
New research casts doubt on the widespread belief that the generation of Americans will be worse off than their parents.
The economic implications of graduating college at an older age
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 15, 2024
A new study finds that "a large fraction — around 20% — of college graduates obtained their degree after age 30."