Oct 01 Watch The Seismic Economic and Political Changes that Transformed the American Dream The Seismic Economic and Political Changes that Transformed the American Dream… Continue watching
Jul 16 How is the U.S. Savings Rate Determined? Question: How is the U.S. savings rate, which has gone from near zero percent in the past to 6.9 percent recently, determined? And a more elaborate question: Is it truly the difference between what is earned and what is… Continue reading
Jan 30 Are We Headed to a Shorter Work Week? Question/Comment: The Independent mentions that the United Kingdom might move to a three day work week. While some companies have resorted to this kind of solution, most have not. Would this kind of measure be of any help if… Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch Amid Economy Woes, Americans Weigh Finanical Options As fears of a U.S. economic downturn stir tumult in global finanical markets, two financial experts examine the impact of the market turmoil on the average American consumer and how the week's events may fit into the broader U.S. economic… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch Autoworkers, GM Agree to Health Care Trust, Other Benefits The United Auto Workers union and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday that includes a health care trust fund for retirees. A journalist based in Detroit explains the ramifications of the deal. Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch President Bush Signs Overhaul of Pension Plan Laws President Bush signed a pension reform bill into law Thursday, calling it the most sweeping reform in over 30 years at a White House signing ceremony. Economics Correspondent Paul Solman outlines the changes that promise to bolster pension funding and… Continue watching