SHORT BIO
Adam Allington is a former reporter covering economics and policy in the Washington D.C. bureau.
In addition to his work with Marketplace, Adam also worked for the Associated Press, the St. Louis Federal Reserve, and St. Louis Public Radio. He was a 2012 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Latest Stories (272)
Jeep eyes international sales
Mar 2, 2015
Fiat-Chrysler is transforming the iconic but American-centric Jeep into an international brand.
Record industry fights piracy with new global release day
Feb 27, 2015
You may not know it, but different countries used to have different release days for new albums.
Why inflation is the new variable to watch
Feb 26, 2015
With employment and salaries improving, policymakers are focusing on inflation
Google grows, its hometown feels crowded
Feb 25, 2015
Google already has 20,000 employees in Mountain View, and now is planning a new, bigger headquarters
Searching for the economy's new normal
Feb 18, 2015
PPI, industrial production and housing starts numbers for January are okay, and they paint a picture of a still-struggling economy.
Texas ruling makes immigrants' future uncertain
Feb 17, 2015
A Texas judge has stayed President Obama’s executive action to stop millions of undocumented immigrants from facing deportation.
Hackers steal up to $1 billion from banks
Feb 16, 2015
An international hacking ring took millions from dozens of banks over a year.
What it takes to get a soldier's boots on the ground
Feb 11, 2015
A military-led operation against ISIS would require significant civilian support.
Home Depot goes on a temp-worker hiring spree
Feb 10, 2015
The DIY store says it will hire 80,000 temporary workers for its spring retail season.
Dr Pepper’s stock is up. Coke and Pepsi, not so much.
Feb 10, 2015
Why the behemoths of the soda business are lagging behind the upstart.