Planet Money NYT Excerpt: Time For A Little Reckless Spending September 25, 2012 • Ben Bernanke needs to convince consumers that they can trust the economy again, that now really is the time to jump back into the stock market or buy that bigger house.
The Two-Way Employers: New Economic Normal Means Little Hiring August 20, 2010 • Companies may not hire for some time because of tepid consumer demand. A weak recovery could continue for much longer than Americans are accustomed to as consumers repay debt and save more.