Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI http://www.pri.org/ Copyright 2009 Public Radio International. All rights reserved. PRI: Public Radio International: National and World News, Talk, Arts, Entertainment and Music http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ The US-China economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/us-china-economy1728.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/us-china-economy1728.html Economic Security Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0600 Exploring how America and China became one economy and why the world's prosperity depends on it. Innovative ideas in affordable housing http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/innovative-ideas-in-affordable-housing1717.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/innovative-ideas-in-affordable-housing1717.html Economic Security Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0600 How individuals and organizations are coming up with innovation ways to help make affordable homes available. Unemployment benefits, jobs and foreign companies http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/unemployment-benefits-foreign-companies1697.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/unemployment-benefits-foreign-companies1697.html Economic Security Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:45:00 -0500 Congress extends federal unemployment benefits, and how foreign companies are providing jobs for Americans. What Starbucks says about America http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/learning-from-starbucks1681.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/learning-from-starbucks1681.html Economic Security Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:07:00 -0500 There may be a parable in the meteoric rise of Starbucks Coffee shops and America. Learning from Germany's job strategy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/germany-job-strategy1668.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/germany-job-strategy1668.html Economic Security Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:26:00 -0500 Subsidizing worker pay and parental leave, and collective payroll are some of ways Germany is helping its workers keep an income. Manual work in the information economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/manual-work-matters1656.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/manual-work-matters1656.html Economic Security Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:19:00 -0500 The role of manual labor in the information economy, and why Matthew Crawford thinks if you really want to use your brains, try the trades. More women working than men http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/more-women-working-then-men1634.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/more-women-working-then-men1634.html Economic Security Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:21:00 -0500 For the first time in the US, more women will be working than men, but they're still not earning the same amount of pay. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on state of small businesses http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/commerce-secretary-locke.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/commerce-secretary-locke.html Economic Security Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Secretary Locke says small and minority-owned businesses among first to recover from economic downturn. Worker productivity up, along with wage violations http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/productivity-up-violations-up1590.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/productivity-up-violations-up1590.html Economic Security Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:07:00 -0500 Recent productivity numbers better news for corporations than workers, as report shows surge in wage and workplace violations. The end of the American dream? http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/end-the-american-dream1579.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/end-the-american-dream1579.html Economic Security Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:02:00 -0500 A new report by the William C. Velasquez Institute details the effect the housing crisis has had on blacks and Latinos. North Dakota and the global economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/north-dakota-global-economy1560.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/north-dakota-global-economy1560.html Economic Security Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:50:00 -0500 North Dakota's farmers and agriculture businesses position themselves to take on the global economy. Gen Y in the workforce http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/generation-y-workforce1546.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/generation-y-workforce1546.html Economic Security Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:50:00 -0500 Why companies are losing billions in turnover to the demanding millennials in their workforce. A mayor's point of view of the economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/elkart-economy-rv1549.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/elkart-economy-rv1549.html Economic Security Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:29:00 -0500 Dick Moore, mayor of Elkhart, Indiana, was on hand to see President Obama return to the struggling capital of the R.V. industry in order to commit stimulus funds for the making of electric cars. A trucker's view of economic recovery http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/truckers-view-economy1530.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/truckers-view-economy1530.html Economic Security Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:06:00 -0500 Cliff Hagedon, owner and operator of a trucking business, has a unique vantage point of the process of economic recovery. Job creation rising, but job losses continue http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/job-losses-continue1516.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/job-losses-continue1516.html Economic Security Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:54:00 -0500 The lack of job hiring may be more troubling than job losses, and it could take a while for the unemployment rate to slow down. Business owners talk shop about the economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/economy-upswing-or-not1505.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/economy-upswing-or-not1505.html Economic Security Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:35:00 -0500 Reports are trickling out that say the economy is on a slow upswing, but some business owners aren't seeing it. Helping homeowners stay out of foreclosure http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/home-mortgage-foreclosure1487.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/home-mortgage-foreclosure1487.html Economic Security Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:25:00 -0500 Bank study rebukes President Obama's $75 billion plan that encourages banks to lower mortgages for people facing foreclosure. Help for those struggling with mortgage crisis http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/home-ownership-crisis1472.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/home-ownership-crisis1472.html Economic Security Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:45:00 -0500 Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers more than just hope but modes of help for those struggling in the wake of the mortgage crisis. Mexico challenges calls to 'Buy American' http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/mexico-challenges-buy-american1457.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/mexico-challenges-buy-american1457.html Economic Security Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500 The Mexican business community is challenging U.S. protectionism, saying it goes against the principle of free trade between the US and Mexico. Bartering in a sour economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/bartering-in-tough-economy1444.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/bartering-in-tough-economy1444.html Economic Security Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:05:00 -0500 Some Massachusetts residents turn to bartering due to tight finances, and they're getting creative with what they're trading. Creating jobs, one park ranger at a time http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/park-ranger-jobs1439.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/park-ranger-jobs1439.html Economic Security Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:34:00 -0500 President Obama says he hopes to save or create 600,000 jobs over the next 100 days with stimulus dollars; the National Park Service is planning on creating 30,000 of them. The Future of Work http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/future-of-work1428.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/future-of-work1428.html Economic Security Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:40:00 -0500 As the generational composition of the workforce changes, the workplace as we know it will change along with it. Recession hits immigrants in health care industry http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/recession-immigrants-health-care1419.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/recession-immigrants-health-care1419.html Economic Security Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:24:00 -0500 The health care industry is considered relatively recession proof, but not for everyone; In Los Angeles, many Asian immigrants are struggling to keep their health care jobs. Good credit card customers targeted for higher rates http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/good-credit-card-customers-higher-rates1397.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/good-credit-card-customers-higher-rates1397.html Economic Security Tue, 26 May 2009 09:14:00 -0500 Credit card companies are expected pass on more costs to good customers -- in the form of annual fees, higher rates, and more. Saving trillions in health care, one patient at a time http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/health-care-savings1385.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/health-care-savings1385.html Economic Security Tue, 19 May 2009 09:32:00 -0500 Will the Obama administration need to regulate the health care industry with a firm hand, or will voluntary cost reductions ease the health care crisis? Job creation and the Economic Recovery Act http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/jobs-saved-created1373.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/jobs-saved-created1373.html Economic Security Mon, 11 May 2009 09:35:00 -0500 Was President Obama's quote about saving or creating 150,000 jobs just fuzzy math? Tips for negotiating severance http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/severance-job-loss.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/severance-job-loss.html Economic Security Fri, 01 May 2009 09:20:00 -0500 Prepare yourself in these uncertain economic times by learning how to negotiate a healthy severance package. Senator Chris Dodd takes on the credit card industry http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/chris-dodd-credit-card-industry.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/chris-dodd-credit-card-industry.html Economic Security Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:30:00 -0500 The Senator wants to create legislation to stop what he calls excessive, "loan shark rates" from credit card companies. State spending of stimulus funds http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/state-spending-stimulus.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/state-spending-stimulus.html Economic Security Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:21:00 -0500 How state spending of stimulus funds could mean money in people's pockets -- in the form of paychecks, tax cuts and unemployment and health benefits. Prepaid tuition plans in a bad economy http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/prepaid-tuition-plans-bad-economy.html http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/prepaid-tuition-plans-bad-economy.html Economic Security Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:18:00 -0500 Eighteen states are running short on cash in their prepaid college tuition program, and only a handful of them guarantee payment back. Public Radio International: National and World News, Talk, Arts, Entertainment and Music