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Chris Farrell

Economics Editor

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Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.

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Skilled immigrants: 'Deal with us'

by Chris Farrell
Sep 20, 2007
Skilled immigrants unhappy with current immigration policies protested in Washington this week. Scott Jagow talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about the need for comprehensive reform.
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Greenspan, the Innovator

by Chris Farrell
Sep 19, 2007
I've been catching up on my reading, and I came across this entry on Bruce Nussbaum's blog. Bruce is Business Week's innovation and design maven. ...
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A Half-Point Cut

by Chris Farrell
Sep 19, 2007
Well, as everyone knows by now the Fed opted for a dramatic half point cut in its benchmark interest rate. And the stock market loves it--so far.
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by Chris Farrell
Sep 19, 2007
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has released a new Issue in Brief: "The Role of Private Insurance in Financing Long-term Care"...
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A Quarter Point Cut?

by Chris Farrell
Sep 14, 2007
Economists are almost unanimous in their agreement that the credit crunch will translate into slower economic growth. The differences are in degree...
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Straight Story: That subprime issue

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland
Sep 14, 2007
The subprime crisis is having an adverse effect on a plethora of different markets in the U.S. and beyond. But Chris Farrell says the subprime mess isn't as bad as people think.
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Marketplace Money Mailbag

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland
Sep 14, 2007
Economics editor Chris Farrell addresses listeners' questions about getting early retirement payments, separating tax payments from what a spouse owes, and staying with a fee-based financial planner.
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Banks Shedding Jobs

by Chris Farrell
Sep 13, 2007
The banking system is shedding jobs at a rapid rate....
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Mortgage Discrimination Against Blacks and Hispanics

by Chris Farrell
Sep 13, 2007
Since 1975, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act has required public disclosure of mortgage lending practices in metropolitan areas. Over the years,...
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Older Workers Working Longer

by Chris Farrell
Sep 12, 2007
New Census Bureau data shows that nearly one-in-four people between the ages 65 and 74 were in the labor force. That's an increase from 19.6% in...
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