Economy

An Ivorian soldier stands guard on March 18, 2016 at the site of a jihadist shooting rampage at the beach resort of Grand Bassam.

Ivory Coast Struggles To Keep Economy Afloat After Terror Attack

6:28pm March 20, 2016

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Ivory Coast's business community is shaken after a deadly al-Qaida attack on a beach resort. The West African nation's economy had been on the rebound after a civil war.

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A protester holds a "STOP THE TPP" sign outside the New Zealand embassy in New York, where activists protested the TPP deal.

Surprise: Americans Kind Of Like Trade

5:39am March 20, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

You'd think from watching the campaign that foreign trade is super unpopular. But polls show that's not quite true.

The Plunge In Oil Prices Is Affecting Everyone — Even The Pirates

5:56pm March 19, 2016

Low oil prices are squeezing all parts of the industry — even the black market. Oil theft off the coast of West Africa has fallen, and analysts say low oil prices mean piracy is no longer profitable.

As The Legal Pot Industry Booms, African-Americans Are Left Behind

4:24pm March 18, 2016

Amanda Chicago Lewis investigated the effect of the War on Drugs on black entrepreneurship in the legal pot industry for six months. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to her about what is keeping black people from entering the lucrative legal pot industry.

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Seniors Face Higher Drug Costs As Coinsurance Becomes More Common

2:50pm March 18, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

How coinsurance hurts: If a drug costs $200, a patient may owe 20 percent of the cost, or $40, instead of a flat copayment of $20. The higher the cost of the drug, the bigger the coinsurance bite.

Building your own business can be wildly rewarding — but it requires passion and patience.

Economy

Want To Escape The Cubicle? Here's How To Be Your Own Boss

10:30am March 18, 2016

by John Ydstie

To start a small business, you'll need lots of time and a passion for what you do. From turning a hobby into cash to running a franchise, we share tips from people who've found success.

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After 14 Years Of Lawsuits, Argentina Reaches Settlement To Repay Debt

4:29pm March 17, 2016

by Robert Smith

Argentina is paying up. After a lengthy legal battle that could change how countries borrow money, Argentina has come to a settlement with its most stalwart creditors.

Drug-Company Payments Mirror Doctors' Brand-Name Prescribing

9:51am March 17, 2016

An analysis of Medicare data shows that the more money a doctor gets from pharmaceutical companies, the more likely he or she is to prescribe brand-name medications. And that influences cost.

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Economy

UK Slows Its Nightclub Scene

6:44am March 17, 2016

British youth are increasingly opting to stay home over clubbing and drinking. Recent consumer numbers also show Keurig-style coffee pods and nail polish are on their way in.

An employee prepares to install the hood on a vehicle at a General Motors plant in Arlington, Texas. Federal Reserve policymakers say recent indicators point to a strengthening labor market.

Federal Reserve Decides To Keep Interest Rates Low A While Longer

3:59pm March 16, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to hold interest rates steady. The nation's central bank is watching for signs of overheating, but for now, says the economy is growing at a sustainable rate.