Bloomberg On the Economy

March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Elizabeth Kline, the author of "Overdressed," says China leads other nations in the mass production of clothing, and says increasing consumer demand will lead to more environmental pollution from clothing production. Cline spoke with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Muhtar Kent, the chairman, chief executive officer and president of Coca-Cola Co., says the U.S. should modernize its immigration policy. He also discusses the company's Global Women's Initiative program. Kent talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar, host of "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Brian Sozzi, the chief equities analyst at Nothing But Gold Productions, says JC Penney Co. Inc. needs to create more "buzz" about its new concept stores to bring in more customers. Sozzi spoke with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Adolfo Laurenti, the deputy chief economist at Mesirow Financial, discusses a proposal to apply an unprecedented bank tax in in Cyprus. Laurenti speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Fred Rica, principal at KPMG with the firm's Information Protection practice, discusses the 2012 data loss barometer and the impact of cyber breaches on U.S companies. Rica speaks to Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Kristin Bentz, executive director of PMG Venture Group, discusses the impact of a "vanishing middle class" on the retail sector. Bentz speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, a former president of George Washington University who does executive-pay consulting, and Bloomberg reporter John Hechinger, discuss the growth in faculty perks at Harvard-Led colleges. Trachtenberg and Hechinger speak to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 12 (Bloomberg) - Ben Sutton, the president of IMG College Sports, says "March Madness" brings in more than a billion dollars in advertising. Sutton speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

(Corrects spelling of Hlynur.) March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Hlynur Gudjonsson, the consul and trade commissioner for North America for the Consulate General of Iceland in New York, says Iceland tourism is expected to grow 20% in 2013 because the country is becoming a value destination for travelers. Gudjonsson speaks to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Kathleen Hays on March 8 "The Hays Advantage" on Bloomberg Radio. (Source: Bloomberg)

March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hylnur Gudjonsson, the consul and trade commissioner for North America for the Consulate General of Iceland in New York, says Iceland tourism is expected to grow 20% in 2013 because the country is becoming a value destination for travelers. Gudjonsson speaks to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Kathleen Hays on "The Hays Advantage" on Bloomberg Radio. (Source: Bloomberg)

March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Herb Alpert, the musician and co-founder of A&M Records, discusses his career, his philanthropic work, and his performances with his wife, Lani Hall, at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City. Alpert speaks to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Kathleen Hays on "The Hays Advantage" on Bloomberg Radio. (Source: Bloomberg)

March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Mary Ann Bartels, the head of technical and market analysis at Bank of America Corp., says the U.S. stock market is strong and the S&P 500 may reach 1,600 this year. Bartels speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Seth Harris, acting U.S. secretary of labor, says working families and business owners are ready for the economy to grow. Harris speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg On the Economy." (Source: Bloomberg)

March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Steven Jackson, a professional football player most recently with the St. Louis Rams for nine seasons, discusses his pursual of free agency. Jackson speaks to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Kathleen Hays on "The Hays Advantage" on Bloomberg Radio. Source: Bloomberg)

March 7 (Bloomberg) -- William Rhodes, the president of William R. Rhodes Global Advisors LLC, says the European Central Bank should reduce interest rates in the euro zone to spur growth and exports, and to weaken the euro. Rhodes speaks to Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Kathleen Hays on "The Hays Advantage." (Source: Bloomberg)