Disinflation and deflation trumping inflation

This clip has some good discussion of the secular themes restraining global demand. Bart Van Ark, chief economist at the Conference Board, talks about the outlook for the global economy. Here is a direct link.

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Bush tax cuts were implemented as temporary from the outset

Should taxes be raised on people making $250,000 or more? David Callahan, Demos Public Policy Center New York City, and Dan Mitchell, Cato Institute, discuss. Here is a direct link.

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Update on the European debt monster

Professor Costas Lapavitsas, professor of economics at SOAS, tells CNBC that he would be amazed if Greece stayed a member of the euro zone throughout 2013. Here is a direct link.

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