Economy | PRI's The World - Part 25

These days, what happens in New York doesn’t stay in New York, especially when it comes to the economy. Events on Wall Street and Main Street in the United States ripple outward, affecting markets and lives across the globe. And likewise, if it matters to business in Beijing or Delhi, Moscow or Madrid, it matters in America as well.

Economy

Portugal seeks bailout from European Union

By The World ⋅ April 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on Portugal’s financial troubles. Officials said today that Portugal is seeking a rescue package from the European Union. Download MP3

At the BBC, fewer languages and less influence?

By Patrick Cox ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅

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In this week’s World in Words podcast: after the BBC World Service announces huge cuts, what’s next for global broadcasting? Five language services are to close, and seven more will become internet only, resulting in 30 million fewer BBC listeners worldwide. Will people migrate to the web, or will the BBC – and its news values – become less influential?
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South America’s booming economies

By The World ⋅ March 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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For the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for a South American country that’s enjoying an economic boom. It’s South America’s second largest country, after Brazil. But as Richard Reynolds reports, it may be premature to compare the booming economies of South America to China. Download MP3
Americans eye opportunities in Brazil’s booming economy

Italy’s stake in Libya

By The World ⋅ March 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Megan Williams reports on how Italy’s oil and business interests in Libya have caused the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to be extra cautious when it comes to responding to the rebellion against Gaddafi. Download MP3

Morocco’s poverty woes

By The World ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Morocco’s King has promised to speed democratic reforms, but as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports, he also has the urgent task of tackling Morocco’s poverty. Download MP3

Remembering Jägermeister’s Günter Mast

By The World ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Jägermeister once was an obscure, medicinal-tasting liquor used by German hunters. Today, it’s a global brand, especially beloved in some frat houses. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the death of Günter Mast, the man hailed as the marketing genius behind the globalization of Jägermeister. (Photo: Jelle Spanjaar) Download MP3
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Beach tourism hurt by Mexico’s drug troubles

By The World ⋅ March 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Fred Burton of the security company Stratfor, about how drug-related violence affects Mexico’s beach resorts. Stratfor has just issued a security report for Mexico during Spring Break season. Download MP3

Travel and Security Risks over Spring Break in Mexico
The World: Mexico coverage

Tuscany textiles

By The World ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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We’re looking for a city in Tuscany for our Geo Quiz today. It’s known for its fabrics, its delicious biscotti, and now for its growing Chinese community. The city has the second largest Chinese immigrant population in Italy. Download MP3

EU puts pressure on Gaddafi

By The World ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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The EU has decided to impose sanctions on Libya. The World’s Clark Boyd reports from Brussels.
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Ireland’s ruling party likely voted out

By The World ⋅ February 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Ireland is the first country in the Euro zone to have a general election since the bank bail outs. Anchor Lisa Mullins sought incisive analysis – but instead spoke to Irish comedian Colm O’Regan. Download MP3

Japanese Educators Trying Make Science Cool

By Ari Daniel Shapiro ⋅ February 24, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅

Teacher at Yokohama Frontier HS (Photo: Ari Daniel Shapiro)

Japan fears it may lose its edge in technology, as fewer and fewer young people pursue careers in science and engineering. Some Japanese educators are trying to reverse this trend by making science “cool” again. Ari Daniel Shapiro reports.

Forum: Science as an economic force

By The World ⋅ February 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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President Obama says the US must invest in science and technology to stay competitive in today’s global economy. The World’s Lisa Mullins speaks with Dartmouth business professor Chris Trimble about the role science plays in boosting the nation’s economic growth. Download MP3
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Oil price rise related to unrest in Libya

By The World ⋅ February 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Oil prices jumped today to their highest levels since the global financial crisis in 2008, as markets reacted to the uncertainty in Libya. The country is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Host Lisa Mullins talk to Steve Levine of Foreign Policy magazine about the effect the crisis has on oil. Download MP3

American wheat growers eye unrest

By The World ⋅ February 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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One group of Americans watching the unrest in the Middle East very closely: wheat growers in the Pacific Northwest. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3

US Wheat Associates

Tough job for Egypt’s finance minister

By The World ⋅ February 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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The World’s Ben Gilbert reports from Egypt on the country’s finance minister Samir Radwan. He was appointed by Hosni Mubarak in the midst of the protests that eventually swept the president out. Now, Mubarak is gone, and Radwan remains. But he’s trying to make a difference for Egypt in these trying times and relishing the revolution the country’s youths have brought. Download MP3
Egypt coverage on The World