Just days before President Dwight D. Eisenhower left office in 1961, he gave the speech that coined the phrase, “the military-industrial complex.” It was his warning to the nation, and some say it’s a lesson America should heed. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy

Just days before President Dwight D. Eisenhower left office in 1961, he gave the speech that coined the phrase, “the military-industrial complex.” It was his warning to the nation, and some say it’s a lesson America should heed. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy

The boom has helped the sector grow at a pace three times faster than the rest of the economy. President Obama has set a goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015. To do this, the administration is providing small businesses loans to boost their ability to export and pushing Congress to enact trade agreements. » [...]

The number of foreclosures is likely to be even higher this year. It could be 2013 before the housing market gets back to normal. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy

On the surface, Planet Money’s first economics experiment was all about cute animals. But we were really trying to get a better sense of how the stock market works. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy

Industrial production rose in December by the largest amount in five months, providing the economy with solid momentum heading into the new year. Activity at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities increased 0.8 percent and was up in every month but one in 2010. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on [...]

While the Tunisian riots may be against political repression, they were sparked by an individual protest against the lack of economic opportunity. In neighboring Algeria, rioting broke out recently when food prices went up. For a look at rising food prices and how they affect political stability in poor countries, host Robert Siegel speaks to [...]

While the Tunisian riots may be against political repression, they were sparked by an individual protest against the lack of economic opportunity. In neighboring Algeria, rioting broke out recently when food prices went up. For a look at rising food prices and how they affect political stability in poor countries, host Robert Siegel speaks to [...]

Today is the last day Estonians can buy things with the kroon, their national currency. The kroon was a symbol of independence for the country after the fall of the Soviet Union. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy

Today is the last day Estonians can buy things with the kroon, their national currency. The kroon was a symbol of independence for the country after the fall of the Soviet Union. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Economy