Businesses Reluctant To Hire New Workers

from National Public Radio

The economy looks better this year than it did in 2009 but despite positive economic reports, businesses remain reluctant to hire and financial markets are still jittery. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal tells Renee Montagne that the economy isn't growing fast enough to create enough businesses that need new workers.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 8, 2010