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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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Pre-filled tax forms would save Americans time and money, research says
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Nov 11, 2020
"Return free filing" is something 36 countries already do.
U.S. economists win Nobel Prize for auction theory work
Oct 12, 2020
The winning economists designed auctions that allow for multiple bids over a period of time.
Treasury report on paying for long-term care offers few solutions for families
Sep 23, 2020
It only calls for modest tweaks to the private long-term care insurance market.
Payroll tax cut could mean Social Security benefits run out sooner
Aug 26, 2020
A lot of older Americans rely on Social Security benefits to pay their bills.
Sustainable investing is actually up during the pandemic recession
Aug 3, 2020
Activists were worried investors would abandon investing based on social and environmental goals.
Should we treat internet service like a public utility?
Jul 9, 2020
The idea is that internet is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of participating in the economy.
Why the U.S. government would sell bonds that don't need to be paid back
Jun 22, 2020
It could help the federal government deal with the debt mountain it's amassing from COVID-19 spending.
How the COVID-19 economy is changing Americans' spending habits
May 11, 2020
Post-lockdown spending sprees are looking a lot less likely.
What can past pandemics teach economists about COVID-19?
Apr 22, 2020
Economists are adapting models and using social media to try to capture emerging trends in real time.
Americans can now tap 401(k)s without penalty. Here's how it works.
Apr 8, 2020
People affected by the crisis can access of up to $100,000 of their retirement savings without the usual 10% penalty.