Subprime

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Federal Housing Administration is being criticized for underwriting subprime loans, which critics say could lead to another wave of loan failures. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains subprime lending and its inherent risks.Duration : 0:6:43

PIIGS

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains why problems with certain European countries sovereign debt could blow the house down.Duration : 0:2:50

Bribing vs. signalling | Marketplace Dept. of Behavioral Economics

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

The recession has made untamed jungles out of many office environments. Employees have had to adapt their behavior to the changing climate or suffer extinction... or are there other survival options available to cubicle denizens? Marketplace's Dalasie Michaelis and "Undercover Economist" Tim Harford explore options.Duration : 0:3:35