Midday

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Economy in question
The deep troubles plaguing the U.S. financial markets are spreading to the global economy. Midday explores the lastest developments in the U.S. and global economic crisis.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Tony Barrett: Economics professor at the College of St. Scholastica.
V.V. Chari: Economics professor at the University of Minesota and advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis.
More from MPR
MnSCU audit calls for improved financial systems (10/08/2008)
Failed levies take toll on school board members (10/09/2008)
Fed orders emergency rate cut to 1.5 percent (10/08/2008)
Economic pain stresses people and services (10/09/2008)
Poll: Economy costs Coleman lead in Senate race (10/08/2008)
Investment strategies for troubled times (10/08/2008)
Resources
About V.V. Chari
College of St. Scholastica
The argument for long life
In a speech at the Chautauqua Institution this summer, Art Caplan, one of the country's leading bioethicists tried to answer the question: "Is it immoral to want to live longer, be smarter and look better?"12:00 p.m.
Resources
About Art Caplan
The Chautauqua Institution

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