Jan 31 Watch How economists grade Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve tenure After eight years, a financial crisis, a Great Recession and an economic recovery, it is Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s final day on the job. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks back at Bernanke’s performance for an assessment of his legacy… Continue watching
Jan 31 Ben Bernanke's legacy: A critique from the left By Dean Baker As Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke closes out his term, how will he be remembered? In the first of several economists' perspectives, Dean Baker sees a checkered legacy. Continue reading
Jan 30 Opinion: Is your money safe at the bank? An economist says 'no' and withdraws his By Terry Burnham The Fed policies of Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen, who begins her term Feb. 1, are making former Harvard economist Terry Burnham withdraw his money from Bank of America. Continue reading
Jan 29 Is the famous 'paradox of choice' a myth? By Barry Schwartz The theory that less choice can be more -- what psychologist Barry Schwartz called "The Paradox of Choice" -- is under attack as scientific hogwash. But the very fact that its potential weaknesses are making news, Schwartz argues, proves how… Continue reading
Jan 29 Obama touts plan on contractor wages, retirement By Associated Press President Barack Obama is promoting his newly unveiled plans to boost wages for some workers and help Americans save for retirement - no action from Congress necessary. Continue reading
Jan 28 Obama to Congress: 'Give America a raise' and restore American Dream By Simone Pathe In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama called on business leaders across the country to raise minimum wages. "Give America a raise," he said. Continue reading
Jan 28 Study finds that divorce rate rises as economy improves By Zachary Treu When it comes to the economy, American couples tend to stay together in sickness - but not in health. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch Certification test focuses on readying students for work By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 27 Americans rank the economy as top priority for Obama and Congress By News Desk On the eve of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Americans rate the nation's economy as their top policy priority, according to the results from a Pew Research Center survey. Continue reading