Economy:
My Faith-Based Retirement – New York Times
Myth Of Decline: U.S. Is Stronger and Faster Than Anywhere Else – DailyBeast
The Three Wedges That Separate Workers From Their Pay – Bloomberg
Wasting Our Minds – (Krugman) New York Times
Markets:
World stock markets rise as hopes for Federal Reserve bond-buying grow – Washington Post
Why Has CEO Pay Increased So Much? – Chicago Booth
Politics:
U.S. Perfecting Formula for Budget Failure, Says Bowles – Bloomberg
Political focus on Bank of Japan is necessary evil – MarketWatch
The Austerity Myth – The Spectator
Portuguese Finance Minister Admits Stimulus Failed; Don’t Expect Obama To Say Same – Forbes
Banks:
Protectionism Is on the Rise – Slate