Planet Money Summer School

Macroeconomics 3: Booms, Busts & Us

Jul 28, 2022

32:13

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Is Bankruptcy a Helping Hand for a Business?

05:49

Is This Really Happening?

02:37

Planet Money Summer School - The Business Cycle

02:56

Introduction

3min

The Economics of the Business Cycle

3min

Bankruptcy Is a Grueling Process.

2min

What Did the World Think of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

2min

How to Get Out of Bankruptcy

2min

Queen City Appliances - The Secret Underground Economy

3min

Is Bankruptcy a Helping Hand for a Business?

6min

The Story of Richard's Mortgage

6min

Is This Really Happening?

3min

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Planet Money Summer School - The Business Cycle

3min

Life has its ups and downs. Same for the economy. Today we ask, can the business cycle be tamed? Two stories of recession and techniques for moderating the ferocity of booms and busts. Plus, how bankruptcy is a secret weapon of the American economy. | Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney. | At this Summer School, phones ARE allowed during class... Check out this week's PM TikTok! | Listen to past seasons of Summer School here.

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