Monetary

In the Chicago Tribune, Ramesh Ponnuru argues the Fed’s view on interest rates is faulty and scary.

From Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston president Eric Rosengren says the conditions needed for a rate hike are on the verge of being broadly met.

At Reuters, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president James Bullard believes low rates for too long is risky.

From Marketwatch, Steve Goldstein believes there may be a Laffer curve for the federal funds rate.

At MarketWatch, John Coumarianos says Fed policy is helping the rich at the expense of the middle class.

Tax

From CBS News, Mark Thoma explains why the Obamacare Cadillac tax is so contentious.

Spending

In the Washington Times, Stephen Moore reminds us that George W. Bush was responsible for massive increases in government spending, and the bank bailouts.

Dan Mitchell shows us everything we need to know about the economics of redistribution in one image.

Regulatory

At Forbes.com, John Tamny discusses Phil Mickelson, Dean Foods, and the needless blinding of the stock markets.