http://www.pbs.org/newshour/topic/business/The latest news, analysis and reporting about Business & Economy from the PBS NewsHour and its website, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.PBS NewsHourThe latest news, analysis and reporting about Business & Economy from the PBS NewsHour and its website, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.en-usFri, 17 May 2013 14:43:02 EDTFri, 17 May 2013 14:43:02 EDTCopyright ©2013 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/topic/business/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpgNoBusiness & Economy, News, Current Events, NewsHour, Television, Radio, Media PBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/lew_05-08.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/08/20130508_lew.mp3Wed, 08 May 2013 18:22:00 EDTIn a conversation with economics correspondent Paul Solman, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew addresses jobs and economic growth -- issues paramount to most Americans -- as well the political fight over automatic spending cuts, the implementation of Dodd-Frank and reform on Wall Street.In a conversation with economics correspondent Paul Solman, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew addresses jobs and economic growth -- issues paramount to most Americans -- as well the political fight over automatic spending cuts, the implementation of Dodd-Frank and reform on Wall Street.09:15PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/workers_05-03.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/03/20130503_workers.mp3Fri, 03 May 2013 18:21:00 EDTDespite a rosier jobs picture in April, for Americans ages 55 or older who have been unemployed long-term, the prospect of finding work is greatly limited. Economic correspondent Paul Solman explores why older workers face joblessness and considerable financial strain. Despite a rosier jobs picture in April, for Americans ages 55 or older who have been unemployed long-term, the prospect of finding work is greatly limited. Economic correspondent Paul Solman explores why older workers face joblessness and considerable financial strain. 10:38PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/jobs_05-03.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/03/20130503_jobs.mp3Fri, 03 May 2013 18:02:00 EDTApril showered the U.S. economy with 165,000 new jobs, reducing the unemployment rate to 7.5 percent. And dramatic revisions of employment data from the past two months were also positive Jeffrey Brown analyzes the better-than-expected numbers with Lisa Lynch, former chief economist at the Labor Department.April showered the U.S. economy with 165,000 new jobs, reducing the unemployment rate to 7.5 percent. And dramatic revisions of employment data from the past two months were also positive Jeffrey Brown analyzes the better-than-expected numbers with Lisa Lynch, former chief economist at the Labor Department.07:04PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/austerity2_05-01.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/01/20130501_austerity2.mp3Wed, 01 May 2013 18:14:00 EDTAs Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.As Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.09:18PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/othernews_05-01.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/01/20130501_othernews.mp3Wed, 01 May 2013 18:10:00 EDTIn other news Wednesday, April was the best month for car sales in six years. Ford's U.S. sales rose 18 percent, while Chrysler and GM saw an 11 percent raise. Also, a wave of bombings across Iraq killed at least 15 people. The attacks are just the latest in a surge of sectarian violence that erupted last month.In other news Wednesday, April was the best month for car sales in six years. Ford's U.S. sales rose 18 percent, while Chrysler and GM saw an 11 percent raise. Also, a wave of bombings across Iraq killed at least 15 people. The attacks are just the latest in a surge of sectarian violence that erupted last month.02:47PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/internet_04-29.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/29/20130429_internet.mp3Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:20:00 EDTProposed legislation in Congress could require consumers to pay sales tax for online purchases. Currently, states can only collect taxes from businesses that have a physical presence in their state. Gwen Ifill looks at the stakes and debate with Brian Bieron of eBay and the National Retail Federation's Rachelle Bernstein.Proposed legislation in Congress could require consumers to pay sales tax for online purchases. Currently, states can only collect taxes from businesses that have a physical presence in their state. Gwen Ifill looks at the stakes and debate with Brian Bieron of eBay and the National Retail Federation's Rachelle Bernstein.08:11PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june13/bangladesh_04-26.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/26/20130426_bangladesh.mp3Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:00 EDTThe Bangladeshi garment factory collapse is the worst disaster ever for the country's booming clothing industry. Ray Suarez discusses the role of Western retailers in keeping foreign workers safe with Avedis Seferian of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production and Scott Nova of Worker Rights Consortium.The Bangladeshi garment factory collapse is the worst disaster ever for the country's booming clothing industry. Ray Suarez discusses the role of Western retailers in keeping foreign workers safe with Avedis Seferian of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production and Scott Nova of Worker Rights Consortium.09:37PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/entrepreneur_04-22.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/22/20130422_makingsense.mp3Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:36:00 EDTAre mature entrepreneurs on the rise? Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to older workers who decided to pursue their own business dreams later in life.Are mature entrepreneurs on the rise? Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to older workers who decided to pursue their own business dreams later in life.09:37PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/taxes_04-12.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/12/20130412_taxes.mp3Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:22:00 EDTWith tax day looming, tax reform is in the air. In his budget, President Obama introduced several proposals aimed at simplifying the tax code. David Cay Johnson, columnist for Tax Analysts magazine, and economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin join Jeffrey Brown to discuss different strategies and whether real tax reform is possible.With tax day looming, tax reform is in the air. In his budget, President Obama introduced several proposals aimed at simplifying the tax code. David Cay Johnson, columnist for Tax Analysts magazine, and economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin join Jeffrey Brown to discuss different strategies and whether real tax reform is possible.08:10PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/prison_04-10.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/10/20130410_prisons.mp3Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:31:00 EDTEconomics correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts to keep young people from returning to New York's Rikers Island once they've served their time. A privately financed pubic program utilizes evidence-based behavioral therapy to imbue teens with a sense of greater control over their lives and decisions.Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts to keep young people from returning to New York's Rikers Island once they've served their time. A privately financed pubic program utilizes evidence-based behavioral therapy to imbue teens with a sense of greater control over their lives and decisions.08:58PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/bonds_04-09.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/09/20130409_bonds.mp3Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:29:00 EDTRikers Island prison houses 88,000 inmates a year, many of whom are repeat offenders. In an effort to decrease the teen recidivism rate, high finance and do-good innovation have made an unlikely partnership. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores a new way to fund government social services through private investment.Rikers Island prison houses 88,000 inmates a year, many of whom are repeat offenders. In an effort to decrease the teen recidivism rate, high finance and do-good innovation have made an unlikely partnership. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores a new way to fund government social services through private investment.09:58PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/accounts_04-05.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/05/20130405_accounts.mp3Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:43:00 EDTAround the world, government officials and individuals use offshore accounts to hide their wealth and evade heavy taxes. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, about the findings of a massive cross-border collaborative investigation.Around the world, government officials and individuals use offshore accounts to hide their wealth and evade heavy taxes. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, about the findings of a massive cross-border collaborative investigation.07:28PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/jobs2_04-05.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/05/20130405_jobs2.mp3Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:04:00 EDTDoes new or increased use of technology have a hand in disappointing job growth? Jeffrey Brown takes a closer look at the March numbers and some key longer-term job market trends with Lisa Lynch, former chief economist at the Labor Department, and Andrew McAfee of MIT's Center for Digital Business.Does new or increased use of technology have a hand in disappointing job growth? Jeffrey Brown takes a closer look at the March numbers and some key longer-term job market trends with Lisa Lynch, former chief economist at the Labor Department, and Andrew McAfee of MIT's Center for Digital Business.07:43PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june13/jobs1_04-05.htmlhttp://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/05/20130405_jobs1.mp3Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:02:00 EDTA disappointing jobs report has sparked fears of a slowing recovery. Although the unemployment rate dipped slightly, that reduction was attributed to people retiring or who had stopped looking for work. Judy Woodruff reports on why the job market in March took a sharp decline from the past two months.A disappointing jobs report has sparked fears of a slowing recovery. Although the unemployment rate dipped slightly, that reduction was attributed to people retiring or who had stopped looking for work. Judy Woodruff reports on why the job market in March took a sharp decline from the past two months.01:50