Economy:
The biggest question facing the U.S. economy: Why are people dropping out of the workforce? – Washington Post
If I Had a Hammer – New York Times (Friedman)
Out of the Abyss: Looking for Lessons in Iceland’s Recovery – Spiegel
Japan’s ageing population could actually be good news – NewScientist
Marriage Makes You Rich and Stupid – Bloomberg
China surpasses US as world’s largest trading nation – The Guardian
Markets:
The Spectre of Deflation in Europe – Bearing Consulting
Toil for oil means industry sums do not add up – Financial Times
Alibaba bans Bitcoin amid China crackdown – CNN Money
Politics:
The economic case for scrapping fossil-fuel subsidies is getting stronger – Economist
The depressing psychological theory that explains Washington – Washington Post
Legal Weed’s Strange Economics in Colorado – Bloomberg
Banks:
Basel Regulators Ease Leverage-Ratio Rule for Banks – Bloomberg
Banks Reassess Internship Programs, Relax Rules for Junior Employees – Wall Street Journal
