Rana Foroohar

Time magazine

Guest

Assistant Managing Editor of Time magazine, in charge of business and economics; former senior editor in charge of business and economics coverage for Newsweek's international editions

Rana Foroohar on KCRW

In 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average bottomed out at 6,500. Since then, it's more than doubled, with another record closing last week at 15,354.

The Paradox of Rising Indicators in a Troubled Economy

In 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average bottomed out at 6,500. Since then, it's more than doubled, with another record closing last week at 15,354.

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America's economic future will depend in part on what happens in Europe, so the crisis over the Euro demands our attention.

Can a Divided Europe Save Its Common Currency?

America's economic future will depend in part on what happens in Europe, so the crisis over the Euro demands our attention.

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Two things most Americans associate with China are astonishing economic growth and mind-boggling pollution.

No Economic Downturn in China

Two things most Americans associate with China are astonishing economic growth and mind-boggling pollution.

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