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Mon, Sep 8, 2008 -- 9:00 AM

The State of the U.S. Economy
With the release of higher than expected unemployment numbers and lower than expected consumer spending statistics, some economists say the country's economic prospects look dim. We discuss the symptoms and possible solutions for the economic malaise.

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Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Ken Goldstein, economist at The Conference Board, New York

  • Lydia Ortega, chair of the department of economics at San Jose State University

  • Peter Coy, economics editor for Business Week

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