Bailout

Status report on the economy

With the U.S. job market in a slump, the country's auto industry suffering and markets still volatile, Midday examines the current state of the Minnesota and U.S. economy.

Guests

• Chris Farrell: Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent.
• Tony Barrett: Economics professor at the College of St. Scholastica.

More from MPR

• Tough economy could create highway hazards
  November 12, 2008
• Federal government launches new loan aid effort
  November 11, 2008
• Obama calls for swift action on economy
  November 7, 2008
• Obama puts hope on hold in days of transition
  November 9, 2008
• Hospitals worry about bad debt
  November 11, 2008
• Iron Range sees hope in Chinese stimulus plan
  November 11, 2008
• Pawlenty hopes to boost 'green' jobs
  November 10, 2008

Resources

• College of St. Scholastica
• Chris Farrell's blog, "My Two Cents"