Economy

Economy

What a Russian financial crisis could mean for the rest of the world

5:08pm March 27, 2022

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with economist Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about the wide-ranging effects of Russia's faltering economy.

Economy

In the U.S., there's a historic shortage of homes — around 3 million short

8:11am March 27, 2022

by Chris Arnold

The U.S. is in the midst of a historic housing shortage. Supply chain problems are only part of the reason.

To help everyone, help the most marginalized first, says new congressional report

8:05am March 27, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman about "Black Women Best," an economic framework challenging leaders to enact reform centered on improving the lives of Black women.

El Salvador's El Zonte is now popularly known as "Bitcoin Beach," for being the first town to use the cryptocurrency as a form of payment for services, products and salaries.

El Salvador's leader wants to go in even bigger on bitcoin

6:00am March 27, 2022

by Carrie Kahn

After making the cryptocurrency legal tender, President Nayib Bukele plans to launch bitcoin-backed bonds to raise $1 billion for the country.

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A Pa. museum is paying Black residents back on their overtaxed and undervalued homes

8:03am March 26, 2022

by Bill O'Driscoll

A Pittsburgh artist has collaborated with a local museum to address the inequities Black homeowners experience when they are overtaxed by city officials.

Gas prices have hit a record high, not adjusted for inflation, which has sparked increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But shoppers may not find much to choose from.

Economy

Gas prices got you wanting an electric or hybrid car? Well, good luck finding one

5:19am March 25, 2022

by Scott Horsley

Soaring gasoline prices have fueled increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But shoppers may not find much to choose from.

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Gabriela Chirinos places the handle back on the pump after filling her vehicle with gas at a Miami Shell station on Nov. 22, 2021. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would ask state lawmakers to temporarily "zero out" state gas taxes next year.

California's governor is proposing $11 billion of relief from record gas prices

3:40am March 25, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Also included in the proposed package is $750 million to give Californians free rides on public transit for three months.

Home values increased nearly 20% in the 12 months to September 2021.

Economy

How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America

10:15pm March 22, 2022

Low interest rates, high rents and working from home combined to push many young Americans to buy their first home over the last two years. But it's not without challenges.

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in a meeting with Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (on the left, in the center) in 2010.

How 'shock therapy' created Russian oligarchs and paved the path for Putin

6:30am March 22, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

In the 1990s, reformers adopted a radical economic program in Russia. It devastated ordinary Russians and created a new class of oligarchs. And it explains the rise of Putin and the leader he is today

Economy

How you can file your taxes online for free

2:13pm March 19, 2022

by Scott Simon

Most Americans should be able to file their federal taxes online for free, but very few do. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about this.