Thursday, May 1, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Slogging through a shaky economy
With the Federal Reserve's seventh interest rate cut, falling consumer confidence, rising prices for food and energy, an increase in unemployment claims and a still crumbling housing market, Midday examines the latest economic news.11:00 a.m.GuestsLouis Johnston: economics professor at College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's UniversityResources
The government and the sagging economy
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., recently discussed the government's role in addressing the country's growing economic troubles with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman in John F. Kennedy Library Forum conversation.12:00 p.m.GuestsBarney Frank: Democratic Congressman from MassachusettsPaul Krugman: New York Times columnistMore from MPRFed cuts key rate by a quarter-point (04/30/2008)Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too (04/30/2008)Bush on slumping economy (04/29/2008)Spring brings utility disconnections for thousands (04/29/2008)New home sales plunge to lowest level in 16 years (04/24/2008)Twin Cities home prices drop by 10 percent (03/25/2008)Resources
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