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Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Are Big Banks Good for the Economy?
The Obama Administration is trying to rein in big bangs, but Robert Kelly, chief executive officer of Bank of New...
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Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Unmasking Interest Rates, Honky-Tonk Style
Paul Solman explains how interest rates are set, with a little help from economic country musician Merle Hazard.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Home Price Experts Critique Atlanta, U.S. Markets
As part of his ongoing series, Making Sense of the economy, Paul Solman takes a real estate tour in Atlanta,...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Hiring Stalled as Economic Outlook Remains Murky
As part of his continuing series of reports on Making Sense of the economy, Paul Solman travels to Atlanta to...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: How Handel Orchestrated a Financial Comeback
Paul Solman looks at how 18th century composer George Frideric Handel established a foundation for a new business approach to...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: George Shultz on Working at Age 89
George Shultz, former Secretary of State, Treasury, and Labor, discusses working at age 89.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Keynes vs. Hayek: Late Economists' Rap Battle
As part of his Making Sense series, Paul Solman has a unique look at John Mayard Keynes' legacy, including his...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: How Big is Too Big to Fail?
Paul Solman speaks to economist George Shultz about how massive bank mergers affect the idea of "too big to fail."""
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Late Economist Samuelson Bridged Math and Money
Paul Solman reflects on economist Paul Samuelson, who died at the age of 94. He was the first American to...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Is Retirement Good for You?
Paul Solman explores the debate over whether retirement is good or bad for your health.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Older Workers in Downturn Ask: 'Retire from What?'
Paul Solman looks at the challenges older workers face trying to secure a job, let alone retire, amid the downturn.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Dollar's Weakness Inspires Modern-day Gold Rush
As part of his series on Making Sense of the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how the dollar's weakness...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: FDIC's Sheila Bair Answers Your Questions
FDIC Chair Sheila Bair answers NewsHour viewer's questions on too big to fail, the power of the banking lobby, and...
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: FDIC's Bair: Bank Bailouts Were 'Not a Good Idea'
In an interview with Paul Solman, FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair discusses lessons learned from the financial crisis.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Freelancers Lack Safety Net When Jobs Are Scarce
Sara Horowitz, founder of the Freelancers Union, explains why freelancers still lack many of the protections afforded to other workers.
Grades 9-12
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Freelancers Struggle As Unemployment Worsens
As part of his series Makiing Sense of the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how freelancers are faring in...
