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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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Will early retirees return to work during the labor shortage?
by
David Brancaccio
and Chris Farrell
Nov 29, 2021
Marketplace's senior economics contributor Chris Farrell examines whether or not early retirees are likely to return to the labor force.
"The Big Quit" isn't going away anytime soon
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Oct 27, 2021
Jobs survey data from the hiring website LinkedIn shows many feel now is the best time to make that career change
Why more employers and businesses are considering the 4-day workweek
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Oct 25, 2021
Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins us to discuss whether the four-day workweek could stick.
An argument for bringing back a contractual "lottery" for retirement savings
by
Chris Farrell
, David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 6, 2021
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans.
Is income inequality the reason why interest rates have been low?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Sep 16, 2021
Wealthy people and their savings are driving down interest rates, a recent paper suggests. Marketplace contributor Chris Farrell explains it.
Investing like the super rich doesn't mean top returns
Aug 31, 2021
Even with access to private equity and hedge funds, investors won't get the same returns as their wealthier counterparts, a study indicates.
How much is the U.S. investing in apprenticeship programs?
Aug 26, 2021
The infrastructure bill that recently passed in the Senate highlights a disturbing and long-neglected shortage in apprenticeship investments.
It checks out — libraries are an "investment that's well worth it"
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
, Erika Soderstrom
and Daniel Shin
Jul 20, 2021
Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell discusses how these social institutions continue to give back to communities.
Study underlines the economic importance of early childhood education
Jul 15, 2021
Marketplace’s Chris Farrell says research based on the Perry Preschool Project shows broad, long-term benefits of early investment.
Should you put cryptocurrency in your retirement account?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Jul 13, 2021
Marketplace Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell says think twice. He calls the crypto ecosystem "volatile" and "opaque."