Marketplace Scratch Pad has a post up on master of origami Won Park, who works in the medium of dollar bills. As Scott Jagow writes, if we reach the point where the dollar isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on, perhaps the traditional Japanese art of paper folding will be a good alternative use. These [...]
The U.S. economy has gone to pot, but in one Northern California county, it’s gone to pot. Get the difference? This NPR report from Humboldt County will enlighten you. California’s liberal medical marijuana law has created boom times in a traditional marijuana mecca, where the trade in this federally illegal drug is conducted out in [...]
PRX has created several playlists–each containing multiple radio pieces–related to the recession. Try these on for size: Scraping by: The Great Recession has exacerbated the effects of poverty. These pieces offer a glimpse into the world of those who live on the edge, surviving any way they can. Dealing With Debt – With both individuals [...]
From Twitter NPR: Economy Nightly Business Report Marketplace Business Desk Unknown FeedReporters and producers from around the country are attending "economy bootcamps" to understand the current downturn.
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