Mar 2, 2009

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A division in Europe over economic fund

by Stephen Beard

Mar 2, 2009

Some Eastern European countries want Western Europe to create a multibillion-dollar fund to help their struggling economies. Kai Ryssdal speaks with London Bureau Chief Stephen Beard about how the idea is causing a divide between East and West.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Saving more slows economic recovery

by John Dimsdale

Mar 2, 2009

Government figures show that Americans are saving more disposable income. While saving may be good in the long run, it's not helping to kick-start the ailing economy. John Dimsdale reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Visa hopes ad change will charge sales

by Rico Gagliano

Mar 2, 2009

Credit card companies are feeling the effects of the recession. To get people to swipe more of its debit cards, Visa is launching a new ad campaign that focuses on everyday spending needs. Rico Gagliano reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Frugal is the new cool

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 2, 2009

The recession is causing people to talk more openly about money. It's also helping people be more frugal. Kai Ryssdal speaks with behavioral economist Dan Ariely about why it's a good thing people are saving.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Why does AIG keep losing money?

by Steve Henn

Mar 2, 2009

AIG is collecting $30 billion more from the government to add to its hefty $150 billion tab. And the insurance giant reported losing nearly $62 billion in the fourth quarter. Why is it losing so much money? Steve Henn reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Hospitals ailing with financial stress

by Janet Babin

Mar 2, 2009

Even hospitals aren't immune to the recession. A new study finds that most hospitals are feeling financial strains. Janet Babin reports.

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Politics may strain health care reform

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 2, 2009

A big portion of President Obama's stimulus package is directed at increasing health coverage for more Americans. But commentator Edward Miguel says the new focus on fixing health care will put stress on Obama's bipartisan pledge.

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Food processes slow down Tanzania

by Gretchen Wilson

Mar 2, 2009

In Tanzania, 80% of the population works in agriculture. But high global food prices aren't exactly helping Tanzanians. Many are still poor because much of their home-grown food goes to waste. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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