U.S. in Recession

Unemployment and trade numbers ease fears of double-dip recession

Will President Obama's economic proposals pass Congress, and will they make any difference?

Guests

• Louis Johnston: Professor of economics at St. John's University and College of St. Benedict. Revisor of 4th edition, "Principles of Economics" by Ben Bernanke and Robert Frank.
• Chris Farrell: Chief economics correspondent and economics editor, American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio. Contributing editor, Bloomberg Business Week. Author, "The New Frugality" and "Right on the Money" and "Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall."

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Resources

• about Louis Johnston
• about Chris Farrell