Economy Dollar Makes Surprising Rebound in 2005 December 23, 2005 Last January, most economists and business people expected one thing: the dollar would go down in value during 2005. The only question was how far and how fast. But the dollar is up against almost every major currency. Dollar Makes Surprising Rebound in 2005 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5067272/5067273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy China's Economy Larger Than Thought December 15, 2005 China has discovered $300 billion in its economy, thanks to an updated accounting system that is better able to track the private sector. Many expect revised economic data being released next week to show the country's economy to be about 20 percent larger than thought. China's Economy Larger Than Thought Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5054596/5054597" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Many U.S. Companies Absent at WTO Talks December 14, 2005 Many big businesses are passing on this week's World Trade Organization meeting in Hong Kong. Corporate America isn't expecting much benefit out of the trade talks. Many U.S. Companies Absent at WTO Talks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5052897/5052898" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Consultant Helps U.S. Companies Move to China December 8, 2005 Hundreds of American companies have moved their businesses to China, lured by cheap labor and low production costs. But China's commercial laws and regulations are very much in their infancy and new foreign companies have to tread carefully. One consultant is helping businesses make the leap. Consultant Helps U.S. Companies Move to China Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5043757/5043758" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Mortgage Grace Period Ends for Katrina Victims December 6, 2005 Tens of thousands of homeowners in the Gulf Coast are likely to default on their mortgage payments this month. A 90-day grace period just ended for many in Louisiana who owe money on their houses. Mortgage Grace Period Ends for Katrina Victims Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5040456/5040457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Post-Riot Debate in France Focuses on Jobs November 24, 2005 The recent riots in France have quieted down, but the repercussions are still being debated. One of the main issues prodding the rioters was the lack of jobs -- the jobless rate is more than 10 percent in France, far higher than in the United States. And the problem is not just felt by the poor. Many in the highly educated middle class say it's nearly impossible to find work. Post-Riot Debate in France Focuses on Jobs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5026941/5026942" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Manufacturing Industry Sees Lack of Skilled Workers November 23, 2005 The National Association of Manufacturers has released a report urging states and private employers to spend more on both education and training programs. Many U.S. manufacturers say they have a hard time finding workers with the right skills. Manufacturing Industry Sees Lack of Skilled Workers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5024426/5024427" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World France Steps Up Security to Stem Violence November 12, 2005 French police have banned gatherings and increased security in Paris this weekend to prevent further violence. NPR's Adam Davidson discusses the impact of increased police presence on some of the communities most affected by the riots of the past two weeks. France Steps Up Security to Stem Violence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5010727/5010728" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Native-Born, Immigrant French at Odds in Lille November 10, 2005 While much of the world's attention has focused on Paris' northern suburbs, violent riots have struck other French cities. Some of the worst have been in Lille, a depressed northern industrial town where relations between the immigrant and native-born communities are said to be particularly bad. Native-Born, Immigrant French at Odds in Lille Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5007770/5007771" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World A Neighborhood and Its Discontents November 9, 2005 Much of the violence in France over the past two weeks has occurred in the northern suburbs of Paris. Police have stepped up patrols, and residents hope life can return to normal soon in these high-crime and poverty-stricken areas -- including one immigrant neighborhood known as "The 3,000." A Neighborhood and Its Discontents Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5006240/5006241" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Threat, and Promise, in China's Software Industry November 9, 2005 More and more Chinese companies are beginning to do advanced computer programming. And China has the human resources to compete with the United States in the computer programming industry -- the country graduates more than 100,000 programmers a year. Threat, and Promise, in China's Software Industry Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5005312/5005313" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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China's Evolving Business Environment American vs. Chinese Manufacturing: Which Is Stronger? November 7, 2005 In the first of a weeklong series on U.S. economic relations with China, we examine how manufacturing in the United States measures up to its counterparts in China. American companies worry that Chinese producers are more efficient and cheaper, while some Chinese companies believe that U.S. manufacturers are more skilled. American vs. Chinese Manufacturing: Which Is Stronger? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4991996/4991997" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Estonian Traders Accused of Hacking Business Wire November 3, 2005 The Securities and Exchange Commission is accusing two Estonian traders of breaking into the computer systems of Business Wire, a leading distributor of corporate press releases. They are accused of using the information to make profitable trades. Estonian Traders Accused of Hacking Business Wire Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4987613/4987614" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business American, Israeli Win Nobel Economics Prize October 11, 2005 Israeli and U.S. citizen Robert J. Aumann and American Thomas C. Schelling win the 2005 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on game theories that help explain economic conflicts, including trade and price wars. American, Israeli Win Nobel Economics Prize Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4952431/4952432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
American, Israeli Win Nobel Economics Prize Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4952431/4952432" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Katrina & Beyond Red Tape Awaits Katrina, Rita Victims October 1, 2005 Residents of the Gulf Coast whose homes were severely damaged by hurricanes Katrina or Rita must navigate layers of bureaucracy before they can return to their homes and rebuild. Red Tape Awaits Katrina, Rita Victims Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4932680/4932681" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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