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Apr 30, 2019

The economics of kidnapping

Ransom — and the insurance that covers it — is a big business. But first: how are tariffs affecting American businesses? Plus: With home prices dragging, are we headed for a buyer’s market?

Philippine soldiers walk along a highway as they return to camp after an armed encouter with members of militant kidnap-for-ransom group, Abu Sayyaf, in the Sulu province on the southern island of Mindanao on August 26, 2016.
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Segments From This Episode

Don’t look at corporate earnings for clues on how the economy is doing
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What's good (or bad) for corporations may not be good for the economy overall.
The economics of kidnapping
by Kai Ryssdal, Maria Hollenhorst and Daisy Palacios
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How the criminal underworld operates the ransom business.
Honolulu looks to Singapore to solve its housing shortage
by Ryan Finnerty
Ryan Finnerty for Marketplace
Honolulu’s housing market is one of the most expensive in the country.
Homebuyers in expensive markets may finally get a break
by Amy Scott
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New data shows price growth has been slowing for nearly in a year in some markets.