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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
SUMMER SCHOOL 7: The Fed & Volcker’s SocksThe Federal Reserve plays a very important role in the economy. When things start to look uncertain, the central bank is […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
Inflation Reduction ActuallyCongress just passed the biggest, most ambitious climate bill in history. And it’s called … the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Wha […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
SUMMER SCHOOL 6: Trade & The Better LifeInternational trade is the web of cross-border relationships that binds economies together. Because of trade we have access […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
Carried interest wormholeThe carried interest tax loophole is a way that wealthy Americans – often the people who manage hedge funds or private equity firms – avo […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
SUMMER SCHOOL 5: Car Parts, Celery & The Labor MarketYou can learn a lot about a person from their job. The same can be said of an economy. The market for jobs can us […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
A new way to pay for college (Update)College has gotten incredibly expensive. And some colleges are offering students a new way to pay. It’s not a scholarship. I […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
SUMMER SCHOOL 4: Inflation & Drinking BuddiesInflation can be one of the scariest forces in the economy. As prices rise and your dollar doesn’t go as far, you feel p […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
We Buy a Superhero 8: Micro-Face: The MusicalThis episode, Micro-Face: The Musical. A full concert recording of a one-of-a-kind Planet Money superhero musical, […]
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NPR wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
Two recession IndicatorsSo are we in a recession or not? The jury is still out, but there are some warning signs. GDP is down and inflation is up. But how much do […]
