Bailout

Economy in question

The deep troubles plaguing the U.S. financial markets are spreading to the global economy. Midday explores the lastest developments in the U.S. and global economic crisis.

Guests

• Tony Barrett: Economics professor at the College of St. Scholastica.
• V.V. Chari: Economics professor at the University of Minesota and advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis.

More from MPR

• MnSCU audit calls for improved financial systems
  October 8, 2008
• Failed levies take toll on school board members
  October 9, 2008
• Fed orders emergency rate cut to 1.5 percent
  October 8, 2008
• Economic pain stresses people and services
  October 9, 2008
• Poll: Economy costs Coleman lead in Senate race
  October 8, 2008
• Investment strategies for troubled times
  October 8, 2008

Resources

• About V.V. Chari
• College of St. Scholastica