Policy and Government

In the WSJ, Ben Leubsdorf reports latest consumer spending numbers point to lackluster growth.

At Reuters, Lucia Mutikani reports profits are sinking.

Monetary

At Townhall, Christopher Malagisi asks George Gilder if the gold standard would bring back a golden age.

Raghuram Rajan says we need new rules for the monetary game.

Tax

At ATR, John Kartch writes President Obama’s final budget calls for a $2.1 trillion tax hike.

Regulatory

In the OC Register, Stephen Moore finds it strange that free trade is supported by the public, but not the presidential candidates.

At Forbes.com, Tim Worstall slams the New York Times’ call for a $15 minimum wage in the south, says that’s where it would be the most damaging.

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