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Economy

• Leaders of the Minnesota House on the revised revenue outlook
  How does an improved revenue forecast affect Minnesota's prospects for fiscal stability? An easier challenge now may get in the way of structural change.The Daily Circuit, March 5, 2013
• Harnessing prison ingenuity to get ex-cons on their feet
  When Jeff Smith, a state senator representing St. Louis, found himself behind bars for political missteps, he discovered a unique business world churning in prisons.The Daily Circuit, February 27, 2013
• How companies weed out your online job applications
  The job search process has changed drastically with technology as job seekers can send out their resumes to companies around the country through online job applications. But with that ease comes a major barrier to reaching your dream job.The Daily Circuit, February 27, 2013
• Legislature considering increase to minimum wage
  Bills that would increase Minnesota's minimum wage have been introduced in both houses of the state Legislature, and hearings will be held Monday to examine the impact of an increase.The Daily Circuit, February 25, 2013
• A look at stay-at-home moms reentering the workforce
  McKinsey & Co. is trying to recruit mothers who left its ranks, bringing attention to highly skilled women who desire to re-enter the workforce.The Daily Circuit, February 24, 2013
• A look at the underemployed college graduate
  While many college grads are now finding work, many are still underemployed. About half of college graduates who do have jobs are working in positions that don't require a college degree.The Daily Circuit, February 18, 2013
• Has American innovation stalled?
  A feature in The Economist last month posed the question, "Has the ideas machine broken down?" In other words, have innovation and technology stopped driving economic growth worldwide?The Daily Circuit, February 17, 2013
• Minnesota's lack of snow: How is it impacting economy?
  Minnesota is experiencing another year of low snow, prompting the cancellation of ski and dogsled races around the state. What impact are the mild winters having on Minnesota's economy?The Daily Circuit, January 18, 2013
• Sin taxes and the deficit
  There's been much debate in recent months over the best way to reduce the nation's deficit, but one local doctor says he believes sin taxes could help solve our fiscal crisis and promote healthier lifestyles.The Daily Circuit, January 15, 2013
• Do government tax incentives spur economic growth?
  As the session kicks off at the Minnesota Legislature, we'll look at tax incentives and economic development incentives in the state. What are these incentives? Do they really work to add jobs and maintain a competitive business climate?The Daily Circuit, January 14, 2013
• Why are investors in like with Facebook again?
  If you're a casual observer of the stock market, the last time you tuned in to what was happening with Facebook's stock was probably last May, when its share price was diving daily. What a difference several months make.January 12, 2013
• What's the outlook for Minnesota manufacturing?
  MPR News business reporter Annie Baxter joins The Daily Circuit to talk about the outlook for Minnesota manufacturing in 2013.The Daily Circuit, January 7, 2013
• How would expiring unemployment insurance benefits impact economy?
  Congress' failure to avert the fiscal cliff could mean that federal unemployment insurance benefits will expire for millions of jobless Americans. We'll examine what kind of impact that could have on the economy.The Daily Circuit, December 26, 2012
• Rolling Jubilee program abolishing personal debt
  If you get a letter in the mail claiming your debt has been forgiven, you might want to hold onto it. A project called Rolling Jubilee is going into the debt market, buying people's debt for pennies on the dollar and abolishing it.The Daily Circuit, December 21, 2012
• How will a fiscal cliff deal impact charitable giving?
  Any deal to avert the fiscal cliff will likely mean higher taxes on top income earners. Will that have an impact on charitable giving?The Daily Circuit, December 20, 2012

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