Feb 23 Keynes’ Economic Theories Re-emerge in Government Intervention Policies By Admin, PBS News Hour Amid a flurry of activity by the Obama administration to help lift the economy out of recession, the ideas of the late renowned British economist John Maynard Keynes on the government's role in helping ease an economic crisis are in… Continue reading
Feb 23 Will the Next Generation Be Better Off? Question/Comment: Will the next generation be better off? Paul Solman: Who knows? But an interesting skeptic is Dallas Salisbury, head of the Employee Benefits Research Institute. I interviewed him recently for a story on what’s known as “the… Continue reading
Feb 20 In Case You Missed It: The Upside of the Downturn On Friday’s NewsHour, Paul Solman examined how some are finding the bright side of the economic downturn. You can listen to the audio or read the transcript of the segment here. ]>… Continue reading
Feb 20 World Markets Slide Over Ongoing Economic Woes By PBS News Hour Continuing concerns over the depth and breadth of the economic meltdown rippled through world markets Friday, pushing U.S. stocks to extend deep losses and sending overseas markets tumbling. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch The Amazing Adventures of ‘Savings Man’ In the latest of his series of reports on the financial crisis, Paul Solman speaks to the founder of an organization funding creative public service ads on saving money. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch Stimulus Battle, Obama Cabinet Top Week’s News Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the political news of the week, including the battle in Congress over the stimulus bill and Sen. Judd Gregg's decision to drop his bid to become the Obama administration's commerce chief. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch Final Stimulus Package Aimed at Jolting Sluggish Economy The stimulus bill neared final approval in Congress Friday after weeks of tough debate. After a recap of the developments, Obama economic adviser Christina Romer discusses the plan. Continue watching
Feb 13 Reporter’s Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Gregg’s Withrdrawal, Stimulus Bill By PBS News Hour In this reporter's notebook, NewsHour senior corresondent Judy Woodruff reflects on Sen. Judd Gregg's decision to withdraw his nomination for Commerce Secretary and on how President Barack Obama's stimulus bill has fared in Congress. Continue reading
Feb 13 If Our Economy is More Global, Does That Change Our Strategies? Editor’s Note: Paul recently answered “Five Good Questions” on the economy for the PBS Engage blog. You will also be able to find those answers here on the Business Desk all week. Question/Comment:… Continue reading
Feb 12 What is the Worst Case Scenario if the Consumer Becomes a Saver? Question/Comment: What is the worst case scenario if the consumer becomes a saver? Or if nations, including United States, raise trade barriers? Or if the financial bailout fails? Paul Solman: Hmmm. Well, the first is happening as we speak:… Continue reading