Matters of Economy

Airs Fridays at 8:30AM on 105.9 FM

James B. Stewart, who writes the “Common Sense” column in the Business Day section of The New York Times, brings plain-spoken insights on current economic and business matters to WQXR listeners each Friday at 8:30 am.

Latest Episodes and Articles

Why So Many Aren't Friends of the Facebook IPO

Friday, May 25, 2012

James B. Stewart, business columnist at The New York Times, joins Jeff Spurgeon to talk about what went wrong with the Facebook stock launch and who bears the responsibility.

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Looking Ahead After Austerity and Elections in Europe

Friday, May 11, 2012

There have been some "getting along" issues lately among European countries that use the Euro. How will these issues be addressed? New York Times business columnist James B. Stewart explains.

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The Downfall of Dewey and LeBoeuf

Friday, May 04, 2012

How the mighty Dewey & LeBoeuf has fallen. This New York-based international law firm, formed less than five years ago by the union of two legendary white-shoe practices with roots stretching back to the 1920s and beyond, is in a state of near-collapse.

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Corruption That’s Nobody’s Fault

Friday, April 27, 2012

The New York Times recently reported that Wal-Mart’s expansion into Mexico has been accomplished with the help of extensive bribery. Times business columnist James B. Stewart considers the implications.

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Tax Rate Return Redux

Friday, April 20, 2012

There’s a lot of talk about income tax rates this year – from Mitt Romney’s 13.9% rate in 2010, to Warren Buffett’s revelation that he pays a lower rate than his secretary.

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Ford Takes Steve Jobs Approach in Luxury Car Design

Friday, April 13, 2012

Today, James B. Stewart, a business columnist for The New York Times, asks: can design differentiate a luxury car brand, the way Apple has done with computers?

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