planet money the economy explained
on nprs new money show leading economic thinkers explain the rapidly changing global economy in language we can all understand . br money makes the world go round faster and faster each day . at planet money a multimedia team of reporters tracks down the high rollers brainy economists and regular folks who are trying to make sense of the economic crisis . the focus is on clarification not obfuscation . difficult concepts come to life derivatives short selling credit swaps tranches . flavored with human interest pop culture and historical perspective the show is a dynamic accessible take on current global financial issues just what we need in a time of anxiety and confusion . br hosted by peabody award winning journalists alex blumberg this american life and adam davidson npr the series ranges from a user friendly introduction to keynesian economics to a revealing look at crisis proof banking among the amish . a fascinating balance of information and entertainment it answers the questions what is the global economy and what is it doing to me