Nation Dec 12 Why employees earn more at big-box chains than mom-and-pop shops Large retail chains are the target of frequent criticism for paying low wages and exploiting workers, but a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that big-box stores have actually increased wages in the retail sector,… By Simone Pathe
Health Dec 23 Watch Why generic drugs don’t necessarily mean lower prices NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be less expensive, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether.
Dec 02 Watch Stores expected to offer ‘real bargains’ to compete in shorter holiday season Stores expected to offer 'real bargains' to compete in shorter holiday season…
Nation Oct 09 Watch As TV platforms, tastes diversify, where will money come from for quality shows? As TV platforms, tastes diversify, where will money come from for quality shows?…
Sep 25 Watch The Future of TV: How Do Networks Plan to Stay Competitive? The Future of TV: How Do Cable Providers Plan to Stay Competitive?… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch Justice Department: Anti-Competitive Airline Merger Will Make Flight Prices Soar Justice Department: Anti-Competitive Airline Merger Will Make Flight Prices Soar… Continue watching
Nov 13 China’s New Leaders Face Growing Concerns From Chinese Eaters As the country strains to meet its growing food needs, Chinese consumers insist that the government not cut corners. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch Obama Sets Up for Showdown With GOP Over Consumer Protection Chief Cordray President Obama bypassed congressional Republicans Wednesday, naming Richard Cordray as director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau -- setting up a potential constitutional showdown. Jeffrey Brown discusses the recess appointment with CQ Roll Call's David Hawkings and Binyamin Appelbaum… Continue watching