Policy and Government

The NY Post says socialism has left Venezuela a “walking dead” nation.

In the NY Sun, Stephen MacLean says ‘The British Are Coming’—to trade.

Free market groups reaffirm their support for free trade.

Monetary

At Real Clear Markets, John Tamny analyzes the recent census report, says discussion of income is meaningless without addressing the value of the dollar.

The NY Sun says the Fed is playing Lucy with the football of monetary policy.

In the WSJ, Colin Barr and Renee Lightner explain how bond yields got this low.

In the WSJ, Justin Lahart tells investors who have written off a 2016 interest rate hike to be cautious.

Tax

At ATR, Alexander Hendrie warns the Obama administration is pushing to raise the death tax.