Youth and the economy

Series produced by Y-Press

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In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth. While many stories have been done about adults and the economy, few mentioned teens. However, teens not only spend money, they make it.

In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth.

Seventeen-year-old Michelle Hu asks kids about the importance of education and knowledge when dealing with money. Jessika Officer, also 17, talks with one teen about how the financial fiasco of 2008 damaged his college funds. Hrishi Deshpande, 14, investigates how the downturn has affected teen spending habits. Vincent Demyan, 15, finishes the series with a story about teen entrepreneurs. Despite their youth, teens do play a big role in the economy.


4 Pieces

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Fifteen-year-old Y-Press journalists Vincent Demyan, reports on the future for teen entrepreneurs.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 03:17
Caption: Y-Press journalist Hrishi Deshpande
Fourteen-year-old Hrishi Deshpande, talks with fellow Y-Press journalists about how their spending has changed over the past year.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 01:42
Caption: Bard Ellis lost his college fund when AIG stock fell.
According to the College Board and Art and Science Group over 40 percent of students said that the economic crisis will change their college choice...

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 02:19
Caption: Darnell Bland is a high junior at Cristo Rye. He works for a local enviormental firm.
In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 02:54