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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
The Salt
Can Riots Be Predicted? Experts Watch Food Prices
October 2, 2012 High food prices have often been cited as a factor behind mass protest movements. But a group of researchers say food prices can actually be used to predict when social unrest will occur. And according to their mathematical modeling, we've hit the threshold for more waves of riots.
Solve This
Candidates Say Little On Difficult Issue Of Housing
October 2, 2012 Despite millions of troubled mortgages around the country, housing hasn't been a major issue in the presidential race so far. Based on what they have said, President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have more in common than their rhetoric suggests, an analyst says.
Monday, October 01, 2012
The Two-Way
New York Sues JPMorgan Over Mortgage-Backed Securities
October 1, 2012 The suit relates to the securities sold by Bear Stearns, which collapsed in 2008 and is now owned by JPMorgan. It's the suit first to be filed under the auspices of the RMBS Working Group, set up by President Obama to investigate and prosecute alleged misconduct that contributed to the financial crisis.
The Two-Way
Report: If Congress Ignores 'Fiscal Cliff,' Most Americans Will Pay More Taxes
October 1, 2012 According to a new analysis by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, it could cost the average household nearly $3,500 a year.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Two-Way
Income And Spending Both Basically Flat In August
September 28, 2012 Spending went up, but largely because gasoline cost more — not due to stronger demand.
Easy Money May Boost Economy But At What Cost?
September 28, 2012 Central banks in the U.S., Japan and Europe are easing credit, putting more money into the global economy. Some economists see these actions as necessary and appropriate. Others warn that it may actually restrict the flow of cash.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
NPR Cities: Urban Life In The 21st Century
Aurora, Colo., Tries To Capitalize On Its Ethnic Riches
September 27, 2012 CPRThe city is surprisingly diverse, with more than 90 languages spoken in its public schools. Local officials and residents are working to turn that diversity into an economic advantage — but creating a sense of community among such diverse groups is no small challenge.
Around the Nation
Despite Record Drought, Farmers Expect Banner Year
September 27, 2012 KCURAfter the Midwest's driest summer in decades, farmers are assessing their losses and gains. Despite the hit many farms took, the Agriculture Department predicts record high farm income this year, thanks to higher prices and federally subsidized crop insurance.
Planet Money
Surprise! There Are 386,000 More Jobs Than We Thought
September 27, 2012 Where did all those jobs come from? And what do they say about our obsession with the monthly jobs report?
The Two-Way
Orders Plunge, GDP Growth Revised Down
September 27, 2012 There was a sharp drop in demand for durable goods last month. Meanwhile, it looks like the economy slowed more than thought in the spring. One bit of bright news: Claims for unemployment benefits declined last week.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Salt
Greek Credit Crisis Forces Winemakers, Food Canners To Adapt
September 26, 2012 One of the key challenges to Greek businesses in the wake of the financial crisis is getting credit. Some companies have turned to cash and laid off workers, but it's been difficult to find the funds to keep up production.
