American rapper taps into the flow of China’s economy

A Fulbright scholar writes and performs bilingual raps about Chinese development. More

A Fulbright scholar studying in China found an unusual calling for his language skills and economics knowledge: writing and performing bilingual raps about Chinese development and inequality in Beijing comedy clubs. With songs like “Mo Money, Mo Fazhan” and “Laowai Style,” Jesse Appell’s “macro-raps” became a standup sensation. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

AIR DATE 1/15/15