Jul 25, 2023

A view of the post-peak housing market

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Home prices are generally down compared to 2022, but they've risen in recent months. Then, we examine the global costs of tax havens.

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The rise and fall of home prices across America

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 25, 2023

Property values are generally down from the same time in 2022, but they have been rising in recent months and vary regionally.

Prices of existing homes started rising again in February, even though the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates.

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For a profitable barge line on the Mississippi, it is "still too expensive to grow"

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Jul 25, 2023

"Even though our business is good, we're not seeing any growth," said Austin Golding, CEO of Golding Barge Lines in Mississippi.

Golding has also been working to improve work-life balance for his employees, saying, "When I ask you to come live at work, and work floats around the country, that's a big ask."

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Milton Friedman’s “long and variable lag,” explained

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Jul 24, 2023

A concept popularized by Milton Friedman in the 1960s still influences how the Fed talks about monetary policy today.

The phrase that Milton Friedman popularized — long and variable lag — still helps orient monetary policymakers today.

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How will AI companies make money?

by Matt Levin

Jul 25, 2023

The consumer-facing AI apps like ChatGPT and Google's Bard have been dazzling users, but ultimately, the big money in AI will be helping businesses work more efficiently.

While you can currently use ChatGPT for free, the most powerful large language model behind it costs users $20 a month.

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Will big tech platforms feel a dip in ad spending?

by Lily Jamali

Jul 25, 2023

Less spending by crypto and quick-delivery companies has been partially offset by more spending by pharmaceutical firms, carmakers and food and beverage companies.

Big tech companies like Alphabet and Meta may be impacted by the decline in ad spending.

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Has the crackdown on global tax dodging failed?

by Stephen Beard

Jul 25, 2023

A British campaign group calls for a different approach to curbing tax avoidance and evasion.

While the Cayman Islands are known for their reputation as tax havens, parts of the U.S. are also destinations for tax avoidance.

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Music from the episode

Told You So Paramore

Abstract Poetic DAO, Strehlow, Seb Zillner

Green Eyes Arlo Park

Ordinary Pleasures Toro y Moi

Das Le Noir Dark Rooms

Red Light Kisses Lake Street Drive

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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