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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Planet Money
Two More Policies Economists Love And Politicians Hate
October 18, 2012 Legalize marijuana. Tax carbon emissions. End the tax deduction on employer-provided health insurance. More ideas from our panel of economists.
The Two-Way
Jobless Claims Take Sharp Jump: Rose By 46,000 Last Week
October 18, 2012 The increase put claims back in the range they've been stuck in all year. The previous week's sharp drop may have been due in part to changes in the way some seasonal changes in employment are reported.
Planet Money
A Tax Plan That Economists Love (And Politicians Hate)
October 18, 2012 Everyone with a mortgage will pay more. Corporations will pay less. The first in a series of stories on economists' dream presidential candidate.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Planet Money
Manufacturing Jobs Aren't Coming Back, No Matter Who's President
October 17, 2012 The share of Americans working in manufacturing has been falling for decades. Yet politicians continue to talk about the sector as if it's the key to the nation's jobs problem.
The Two-Way
Construction Of New Homes Surges To Four-Year High
October 17, 2012 It's another sign that the beleaguered housing industry is on the road to recovery. While the numbers are good, they are still below the pre-recession peak.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Home Health Aides: In Demand, Yet Paid Little
October 16, 2012 The home care workforce is one of the nation's fastest growing, yet its 2.5 million members — nearly all women — are also among the worst paid. With fears of a labor shortage as baby boomers age, there are efforts to make the job more attractive.
Movin' On Up? That May Depend On Your Last Name
October 16, 2012 MREconomic historian Gregory Clark's study of social mobility traced surnames and found that a person's success in life may be largely determined by the status of ancestors hundreds of years ago. That means improving opportunities across generations might be a lot harder than anyone imagined.
5 Questions 'Real' People Might Ask At The Debate
October 16, 2012 With the election just three weeks away, many voters are still scratching their heads, wondering what exactly the candidates would do to improve the economy. Audience members at Tuesday night's presidential debate could focus on economic topics such as home prices, gasoline, wages, exports and jobs.
