Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Minnesota jobless rate lower than US rate
Minnesota's 6.7 unemployment rate is the lowest since 2008, but employers aren't creating many new jobs. What does this mean for the people who want work, and for Minnesota's economy? How does the local economy compare to the nation as a whole?11:00 a.m.GuestsLouis Johnston: Professor of economics, College of St. Benedict and St. John's University in Collegeville. Author of major revisions of 4th edition, "Principles of Economics" by Ben Bernanke & Robert Frank.More from MPRMinnesota jobless rate dropped to 6.7% in January (03/02/2011)Resources
Oscar-winning director of 'Inside Job' at the Commonwealth Club
Academy-Award winning filmmaker Charles Ferguson talks about his documentary, "Inside Job," at the Commonwealth Club of California. It looks at the causes of the financial crisis that pushed the world economy to the brink and is a scathing critique of the financial and banking industries.12:00 p.m.More from MPRObama says White House, CEOs must work together (02/07/2011)US unemployment falls to 9.0% , only 36K new jobs (02/04/2011)Panel finds financial crisis was avoidable (01/27/2011)Fed boss: it will take years for jobs to come back (01/07/2011)Resources
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