Download Flash Player to view this content.

The National | Nov 22, 2012 | 1:55

Are we spending too little, or too much?

As consumer spending continues to decline, policy makers are warning about consumer debt. So are we spending too little, or too much? Amanda Lang weighs in.

Now Playing on CBC Radio Help Refresh

CBC Radio One

Listen Live Ottawa change

Now Playing:

Q with Jian Ghomeshi 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - EDT

CBC Radio 2

Listen Live Eastern change

Now Playing:

Tempo09:00 AM to 01:00 PM - EDT

CBC Radio 3

Listen Live Radio 3

Now Playing:

Program information temporarily unavailable.
See what is playing on all streams > Check out the brand new CBC Music service with 40 online radio stations.

1 of 12

Sort by:
Featured
Most Recent
Most Popular
The National - Canada cellphone market shakeupMay 16, 2013 | 1:30The National Canada cellphone market shakeup Video
The National Canada cellphone market shakeup May 16, 2013 | 1:30Telus agrees to take over Mobilicity for $380M
The National - Building boom slowsMay 15, 2013 | 2:47The National Building boom slows Video
The National Building boom slows May 15, 2013 | 2:47There are worries that a slowdown in construction could hurt Canada's economy
The National - Options to improve overseas working conditionsMay 1, 2013 | 2:33The National Options to improve overseas working conditions Video
The National Options to improve overseas working conditions May 1, 2013 | 2:33What can Canadian consumers do about working conditions overseas?
The National - Gold plungesApr 15, 2013 | 1:35The National Gold plunges Video
The National Gold plunges Apr 15, 2013 | 1:35Senior business correspondent Amanda Lang explains today's nine per cent drop in the price of gold
The National - Connect the DotsApr 11, 2013 | 2:46The National Connect the Dots Video
The National Connect the Dots Apr 11, 2013 | 2:46Amanda Lang explores how foreign temporary worker visas are used by Canadian businesses.
The National - RBC CEO responds to foreign workers uproarApr 8, 2013 | 1:52The National RBC CEO responds to foreign workers uproar Video
The National RBC CEO responds to foreign workers uproar Apr 8, 2013 | 1:52Senior business correspondent Amanda Lang reveals what the CEO of RBC had to say about allegations of replacing Canadian workers with foreign ones.
The National - Connecting the Dots: Skilled worker shortageMar 29, 2013 | 3:03The National Connecting the Dots: Skilled worker shortage Video
The National Connecting the Dots: Skilled worker shortage Mar 29, 2013 | 3:03Senior Business Correspondent Amanda Lang connects the dots on why unemployment is high when there's a labour shortage.
The National - Could a bank account tax happen elsewhere?Mar 18, 2013 | 1:28The National Could a bank account tax happen elsewhere? Video
The National Could a bank account tax happen elsewhere? Mar 18, 2013 | 1:28Senior business correspondent Amanda Lang explains if the proposed bank account tax in Cyprus could happen elsewhere.
The National - 3 to WatchMar 17, 2013 | 11:17The National 3 to Watch Video
The National 3 to Watch Mar 17, 2013 | 11:17Our ‘3 to Watch’ panel discusses the upcoming federal budget, a controversial reality show about Canadian Border Service Agents and the new BlackBerry Z10.
The National - Housing numbers and debtMar 15, 2013 | 1:27The National Housing numbers and debt Video
The National Housing numbers and debt Mar 15, 2013 | 1:27Senior Business Correspondent Amanda Lang shares her insight into today's announcements about housing numbers and Canadian's debt levels .
The National - Connecting the DotsMar 6, 2013 | 3:17The National Connecting the Dots Video
The National Connecting the Dots Mar 6, 2013 | 3:17The U.S. economy remains stagnant, but the Dow Jones Industrial average broke record highs for the second day in a row. Amanda Lang explains the disconnect.
The National - What to know before the RRSP deadlineFeb 20, 2013 | 3:21The National What to know before the RRSP deadline Video
The National What to know before the RRSP deadline Feb 20, 2013 | 3:21Amanda Lang connects the dots on your RRSP--what to know before the deadline and who actually needs to worry about it.
The National - BlackBerry CEOJan 30, 2013 | 2:59The National BlackBerry CEO Video
The National BlackBerry CEO Jan 30, 2013 | 2:59Amanda Lang speaks with the CEO of BlackBerry, Thorsten Heins, about the redesign of the devices and entire company.
The National - RIM's brief stock uptickJan 21, 2013 | 1:20The National RIM's brief stock uptick Video
The National RIM's brief stock uptick Jan 21, 2013 | 1:20RIM's stock is doing the best it has in months thanks to buzz about its upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system. Amanda Lang explains.
The National - Black Friday continuesNov 25, 2012 | 2:37The National Black Friday continues Video
The National Black Friday continues Nov 25, 2012 | 2:37American retailers stretch Black Friday deals for far longer than a day. Amanda Lang explains why everyone pays attention to this busy shopping event.

1 of 12