american economy

In the most recent issue of Harper's, Eric Janszen, founder of iTulip.com, calls for a broad re-industrialization of the American economy.

Kai Ryssdal talks with him about putting strength back into the country.

The fundamental problem in the American economy is that, for years, people treated rising asset prices as a substitute for personal savings.

The dollar is gaining strength in foreign exchange markets, particularly against the euro. Is that a good thing?

It depends. John Dimsdale reports how a stronger dollar affects the American economy.

The switch, while inevitable, is happening sooner than anticipated because of the abrupt deterioration of the American economy.

Fannie Mae announced a $2.3 billion loss for the quarter that ended in June, which makes some wonder what's next for the housing market and the American economy.

Steve Henn reports.

Kai Ryssdal goes through a handy list of things to look for as you try to figure out whether the American economy is in a recession.

China may be booming, but commentator David Frum says its growth is more dependent now than ever on the health of the American economy.

Consumers, long held up as the saviors of the American economy as it rose, are taking some of the blame for its fall.

Consumers, long held up as the saviors of the American economy as it rose, are taking some of the blame for its fall.

Consumers, long held up as the saviors of the American economy as it rose, are taking some of the blame for its fall.