Economy:
The Myth of Japan’s Failure – New York Times
The zero lower bound in our minds – Economist
We Added 1.6 Million Jobs in 2011— Where Did They Come From? – The Atlantic
Yes, we’re creating jobs, but how’s the pay? – Reuters
What Is “Austrian Economics”? – And why is Ron Paul obsessed with it? – Slate
Markets:
Markets come off boil amid renewed worries over Europe’s banking sector – Washington Post
Durable during two years of crisis, the euro begins to slide – Washington Post
Investing in a ‘Fat Tail’ World – Wall Street Journal
Forget inflation: Is deflation the real threat? – USA Today
Politics:
Forget Stocks Or Bonds, Invest In A Lobbyist – NPR
Q+A: Why the Fed is publishing interest rate forecasts – Reuters
Banks:
MF Global sold assets to Goldman before collapse: sources – Reuters