Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Two experts on the 'deteriorating' economy
Wall Street is nearing a bear market this week and most recent economic indicators suggest sluggish economic growth. Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke described the economy as "deteriorating." Two economists shed light on the national and global outlook for jobs and economic stability.11:00 a.m.GuestsLouis Johnston: Chairman and professor of economics, St. John's University and College of St. Benedict. Speaking Oct 11, 2011 at Conversations of the Valley in Stillwater. For reservations call 651-430-3830Chris Farrell: Economics editor, American Public Media's Marketplace. Contributing editor, Bloomberg Business Week. Graduate of Stanford University and the London School of Economics. Speaking at MPR's Policy and a Pint, Wed. Oct 12 at Varsity Theater in Minneapolis.More from MPRWall Street protest expected to widen (10/05/2011)US Bank CEO predicts no double-dip recession (10/05/2011)Group to campaign for controversial oil pipeline (09/28/2011)Layoffs coming to Minn. factories, survey predicts (10/03/2011)Economy gaining but not enough to cut jobless rate (09/29/2011)Bernanke: Long-term unemployment a national crisis (09/28/2011)Resources
Who needs an English major?
Midday presents a new American RadioWorks documentary looking at the future of liberal arts education in America, and whether this traditional form of higher learning can respond to the demands of the 21st century economy.12:00 p.m.More from MPRIs it time to get rid of the college lecture? (10/04/2011)Why do so many Americans drop out of college? (10/03/2011)ARW Podcast: Failure Equals Success? (09/23/2011)ARW Podcast: Valuing the Liberal Arts (07/01/2011)Resources
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