Jan 31st, 2007 · In New Hampshire this week, a federal judge will rule on a new state law restricting how pharmaceutical companies can market drugs to doctors. The law's goal is to control rising prescription drug costs.
May 23rd, 2006 · More than 560 people are arrested in an investigation of mass-marketing fraud schemes that victimized more than 2 million Americans, according to the Justice Department. The scams were carried out over the Internet and via telemarketing and direct mail. Officials say losses exceed $1 billion.
Feb 9th, 2006 · Bolivian president Evo Morales has pledged to boost production of the coca leaf, which is mostly used to make cocaine but also has legitimate uses. Morales, a former coca farmer, wants to more markets for legal coca-based goods, ranging from coca tea to coca soap. Sarah Bush visited the heart of Bolivia's coca-growing region to report on how farmers are reacting to the news.
Feb 7th, 2006 · Susan Stamberg visits the runways of Paris with essayist David Sedaris and historian Joan DeJean to get a close-up view of fashion marketing.
Jan 13th, 2006 · Iran's decision to restart its nuclear program this week is already rippling through international financial markets. Madeleine Brand talks with Stephen Beard of Marketplace about how Iran's nuclear ambitions are driving up oil prices and raising the possibility of economic sanctions.
Jan 11th, 2006 · Filmmaker Celia Beasley recently moved to Madagascar. She says one of the more intriguing experiences of her new life is visiting the markets.
Dec 22nd, 2005 · Tim Kehoe spent 11 years on a mission to create bubbles that retain a rich, solid color and don't stain when they pop. The result: colored bubbles being marketed as Zubbles, due to be available in spring of 2006. Renee Montagne talks with Kehoe.
Dec 14th, 2005 · A new Kaiser study reports on educational claims made in the marketing of media products for babies and toddlers. Except for Sesame Street, companies claiming that video products are educational for children do not have research to back up those contentions.