New Winston-Salem Nonprofit Aims To Reduce Poverty
Two years after a Winston-Salem task force issued its final report on poverty, a new nonprofit is launching to look at ways to address the problem, starting with a listening tour with people strugg
Economy
Buying A College Degree: Did Aunt Becky Overpay?
The scandal that dominated the news this week involved parents paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their kids into the right college. But what is a college degree really worth?
Saying 'I Do' To Lab-Grown Diamonds
A lot of money is pouring into the global diamond industry, but demand for diamonds has been less than lustrous of late. But, at the same time, money has been pouring into the industry. Why?
The Economy Inside Your Head
Economics looks at how we make decisions in a world of scarce resources. What happens when the scarce resource is our attention?
Episode 724: Cat Scam
The internet was supposed to get rid of middlemen--but instead there are more than ever. Today on the show, we look into how one sneaky strategy, dropship arbitrage, is taking over Amazon and Ebay.
Protecting The 'Unbanked' By Banning Cashless Businesses In Philadelphia
Nearly 13 percent of Philadelphia's population doesn't have a bank account — more than double the regional average. The city has just become the first big city in the U.S. to ban cashless businesses.
A Tale Of Two Dollar Stores
Dollar stores thrived during the economic downturn--opening thousands of locations across the country. They were recession-proof...but are they recovery-proof?
Taking Care: The Cost Of Child Care In 2019
More than 60 percent of parents said it was difficult to find affordable, high-quality child care in their community in a 2015 survey.
Are Doctors Overpaid?
It's Match Week, when med students apply for residencies. An economist argues this residency system is a key reason why U.S. doctors are paid around twice much as doctors in other rich nations.
Do You Work In Retail? Share Your Experience With Us
NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from retail workers across the country as part of an upcoming series.