What Economists Think About Democrats' New Education Proposals
The evidence supports the idea that many teachers are underpaid. But what's the best way to increase their pay?
ECONOMY
Carnival Corp. Agrees To $20 Million Fine For Pollution Violations
Executives with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line, were in court explaining why its ships continue to dump plastics and other pollutants into waters in the Caribbean and Alaska.
Mexican Trade Delegation Will Try To Head Off Trump's Planned Tariffs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Antonio Ortiz-Mena, a former Mexican trade negotiator, about a trade delegation preparing to talk to their U.S. counterparts about President Trump's proposed tariffs.
The Economic Impact Of The U.S. Moving Away From Big Multi-Lateral Trade Agreements
As trade tensions around the world continue to rise, NPR's Audie Cornish talks with economist Dennis Novy of the University of Warwick about the parallels between today and trade wars of the 1930s.
They Pump $15 Billion A Year Into Bangladesh's Economy — But At What Cost?
Bangladeshis who want to work abroad can pay thousands of dollars for a permit. The reward is a chance for a job that allows them to send cash back home. But there's a potential for abuse as well.
What Mexican Tariffs Would Mean For Retail
President Trump's proposed tariffs on nearly all goods coming across the border from Mexico escalate quickly and are expected to push up prices on consumer goods in the U.S.
Studying Millennials' Net Worth
The net worth of Americans aged 18 to 35 has dropped 34 percent since 1996, according to a new study. It blames housing, education, and health care costs. Kasey Lobaugh of Deloitte discusses.
What Trump's Latest Aid Package Means For U.S. Farmers
President Trump announced an aid package for farmers last week worth $16 billion. It's meant to offset losses from the trade war. The Indicator podcast talked to one U.S. farmer about how helpful it will be.
How U.S. Businesses Are Reacting To Trump's Plans To Increase Tariffs On Mexico
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the president's plan to increase tariffs on imports from Mexico until cross-border migration is reined in.
Financial Markets Take A Tumble After Trump Threatens Tariffs On Imports From Mexico
President Trump's threatened tariffs on imports from Mexico could have consequences that reverberate throughout the economy.