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Monday, June 20, 2011

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Are tax increases, or budget cuts, more harmful to Minnesota's economy?
Four of the state's top economists discuss the short-term and long-term impact of tax increases and budget cuts on Minnesota's economy. Which economic factors should politicians pay attention to when making decisions about balancing the budget?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Tom Stinson: State Economist and economics professor, University of Minnesota.
Louis Johnston: Chair of the economics department and professor of economics, St. John's University and College of St. Benedict.
Varadarajan V. Chari: Professor of economics, University of Minnesota.
Ed Lotterman: Professor of economics, Augsburg College. Writes the Real World Economics column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
More from MPR
Minn. senators to petition high court to block 'essential services' rulings (06/20/2011)
U of Minn. regents set to raise tuition (06/20/2011)
FAQ on the potential Minnesota government shutdown (07/12/2011)
Resources
about State Economist Tom Stinson
about economist Louis Johnston
about economist V. V. Chari
about economist Ed Lotterman
Roots of the Arab spring uprisings
A bleak economy and high unemployment among young people have fueled much of the discontent in the Arab spring uprisings. A new documentary from America Abroad looks at how democracy alone cannot solve the major issues that plague the economies of these countries.12:00 p.m.
More from MPR
What happens next in the Arab uprisings? (06/10/2011)
Obama tells Israel: Go back to 1967 borders (05/19/2011)
Arab world offers Obama rhetorical tightrope (05/19/2011)
UN and EU condemning violent crackdown in Syria (04/27/2011)
Resources
America Abroad Media