Charles Platt on Working at Wal-Mart
Charles Platt on Working at Wal-Mart  
Podcast: EconTalk
Published On: Mon Jun 15 2009
Description: Charles Platt, author and journalist, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts what it was like to apply for a job at Wal-Mart, get one, and work there. He discusses the hiring process, the training process, and the degree of autonomy Wal-Mart employees have to change prices. The conversation concludes with a discussion of attitudes toward Wal-Mart.