Business

Episode 459: Getting It Right

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:00 +0000

On today's show: Three short stories about trying to figure out what things are really worth.

When Lady Gaga writes a song, does that count as economic output? Is a $20 bill worth $20 in Myanmar?

Colorado's Unemployment Rate Dips Below 7 Percent

Emily Boyer — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:26 +0000

Colorado’s unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in April. That’s two tenths of one percentage point lower than March’s rate of 7.1 percent.

Why Is There An Ammunition Shortage In The U.S.?

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:04:00 +0000

Sales of guns and ammunition rose after President Obama took office in 2008, and they went through the roof starting late last year, when a school shooting led to a push for new gun control measures. That's led to a prolonged ammunition shortage, even with manufacturers running at full capacity.

A gun owner in Florida told me he has had a hard time finding .380 ammo for a small handgun for the past six months. Customers at Bob's Little Sport Shop in southern New Jersey told me it's hard to find ammo for some rifles and for the popular 9 mm.

Colorado Sees 41 Percent Drop In Foreclosure Filings

Emily Boyer — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:00 +0000

There were 4,571 foreclosure filings during the first quarter of this year compared to 7,785 during the first quarter of 2012. That’s a 41 percent drop.

USA Pro Challenge Comes To NoCo With A Hefty Price Tag

Erin OToole and Jeff Nuttall — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Northern Colorado cycling enthusiasts have until the end of June to raise the money needed to host one stage of this year’s USA Pro Challenge.