Consumer Confidence Highest Since Before Recession, Survey Says
According to the latest Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey, confidence has risen to a level not seen since late 2007. And if confidence is on the rise, that could affect both the economy and the 2012 campaign. >>
Economy
Oregon Sees Second Month Of Job Gains
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8-and-a-half percent in April -- essentially unchanged from 8-point-6 percent in March.
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Unemployed for Ages
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How people who have been unemployed for a long time are doing.
OPB Special Series: Hard Times
Hard Times
Over the course of 2009, we followed a dozen Oregonians as they weathered the worst of economic times. Some lost their jobs. Some lost their health insurance. Some had to sell their homes. And others just got by on less. When we started to tell their stories, we asked the question: How did you survive the great recession?
Oregon Business Magazine
Turning spoils into commodities on the Columbia River
An Oregon Coast green tech startup aims to mine Columbia River dredge spoils for iron ore, reducing the need to create new disposal sites.
The democratization of VC
An investor panel suggests that barriers to accessing startup capital are starting to break down.
Making the best use of an intern
When done correctly, internships present an awesome way to get traction on important goals with little effort, while sounding out a potential future hire. Sadly, most internships are not used ...
Planet Money
Why Is Syria Locked In Endless Conflict?
The answer has to do with history, politics, and a growing class of entrepreneurs who are struggling to pick a side.
The Price Of College Tuition, In 1 Graphic
Over the past 15 years, the sticker price has gone way up. The price students actually pay has risen more slowly.
Unkovic Speaks
David Unkovic speaks out about why he fled Harrisburg.
PBS NewsHour Economy
