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What motivates the workforce?

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: April 19, 2010

PBS NewsHour’s Paul Solman looks at how Wall Street bonuses and other issues affect workplace productivity on a more granular level.

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Musical notes

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: February 1, 2010

You wouldn’t know there was a recession by watching last night’s Grammy Awards – the chorus of Beyonce’s winning song, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” has echoes of “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” and the glitz and glamour exhibited in the nominees outfits – like Lady Gaga’s silver ensemble — were far [...]

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It's a rap, take two

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: January 28, 2010

Back in December, we featured the premiere of a rap showdown between economy theorists John Maynard Keynes and F.A. Hayek. The lastest installment continues the feud, and comes to us via Paul Solman at the NewsHour.

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Lighten up

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: January 5, 2010

News about the economy’s potential for 2010 may be mixed, but some people who’ve faced the brunt of losing a job are looking on the bright side. Reporter Julie Rose at WFAE in Charlotte, NC, found several friends and acquaintances who were enjoying their “time off” after losing a job. She reported for Marketplace: The [...]

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It's a rap

By Laura Hertzfeld | Published: December 22, 2009

PBS NewsHour’s Paul Solman profiles economist Russ Roberts and Spike TV producer John Papola’s upcoming rap video featuring a rhyme-off pitting John Maynard Keynes against F.A. Hayek. NPR’s Planet Money blog explains.

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