Mar 6th, 2009 · Administration officials won't even discuss nationalization for fear of setting off a global bank run, says NPR's Adam Davidson, but the Treasury has left the door open for banks to seek government intervention themselves.
Feb 25th, 2009 · The Treasury Department revealed details on its plan to strengthen the banking system. It outlined a series of stress tests to determine how strong U.S. banks are. NPR's Adam Davidson talked to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner about the plan.
Feb 2nd, 2009 · U.S. taxpayers are already the biggest shareholders of Citigroup and Bank of America. But how far should the government go? Adam Davidson and a couple of economists try to answer the question.
Nov 28th, 2008 · The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are spending billions of dollars to stabilize the economy. But where is that money coming from? NPR's Adam Davidson gives Steve Inskeep a lesson on money: It's more than currency — it's about trust and relationships.
Oct 10th, 2008 · The bailout did nothing. The move to buy commercial paper did nothing. The fundamentals of the economy are evidently off, says Adam Davidson. Is there a solution? We explore the "heart attack of American commerce" and why individuals under 50 have reason to smile.
Oct 4th, 2008 · The bailout package signed into law on Friday was passed amid dire warnings that the U.S. economy was on the verge of collapse. Still, many Americans are asking: was it necessary? NPR's Adam Davidson tackles the question.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · The U.S. economy is in a state of upheaval with major financial institutions in trouble. This weekend lawmakers on Capitol Hill gathered to work on a massive bailout plan. NPR's Adam Davidson and money coach Alvin Hall talk about the affect of Wall Street's meltdown on everyday consumers.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Congress is promising quick action on a plan to buy up soured assets, such as bad mortgages, held by troubled banks and other institutions. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are crafting a proposal, which they plan to soon deliver to lawmakers. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal and NPR's Adam Davidson answer some questions from Steve Inskeep and listeners about the financial crisis.