Marketplace - Robert Reich Commentaries

It's not you, it's my cost-benefit calculations

A commentary from McSweeney's.

A pep talk for the self-employed

Freelance writer Anne Brinser Shelton has some thoughts on the ...

Freelance writer Anne Brinser Shelton has some thoughts on the office of one.

A short history of the billionaire

In his new book of essays, "But Enough About You," ...

In his new book of essays, "But Enough About You," Christopher Buckley delves into history's forgotten billionaires.

Ever find it difficult to talk to your boss - or your boss's boss?

Chris Colin and Rob Baedeker, authors of "What to Talk ...

Chris Colin and Rob Baedeker, authors of "What to Talk About," have some tips.

The Market Was Down

A short story from the collection 'One More Thing'

8 post-apocalpyse scenarios: The Day After the Debt Ceiling

The authors of "How to Win at Everything" share some ...

The authors of "How to Win at Everything" share some predictions for what happens if Congress fails to agree about the Debt Ceiling.

Passing notes in the back of Coursera

Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, allow anyone to be ...

Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, allow anyone to be a student. Retirees, soccer moms or radio commentator Beth Teitell.

What would life be like without a cell phone?

Gary Sernovitz is the managing director of the investment firm ...

Gary Sernovitz is the managing director of the investment firm Lime Rock Partners. And he doesn't have a cell phone.

Why technology has ruined summer camp

Commentator Beth Teitell says technology is ruining the camp experience ...

Commentator Beth Teitell says technology is ruining the camp experience because it allows parents to monitor kids 24/7.

Living life as a target-market female

What it's like to live in an advertiser's world of ...

What it's like to live in an advertiser's world of the target-market female, aged 25 to 45 years old.