Key role of forests ‘may be lost’ BBC
Easter Gifts, Multiplying on the Loose New York Times
Don’t Bank on It Alan Abelson. Barron’s
Bank Regulators Clash Over U.S. Stress-Tests Endgame Bloomberg. This sounds a lot like the disarray (reported after the fact) before Geither’s woefully unsuccessful initial bank rescue plan announcement.
The Cost of CAFE Standards Mark Thoma
China Says U.S. Needs Adult Economic Supervision Paul Kedrosky
China Set To Become The Biggest Bottom Fisher In The Universe Clusterstock
Leading economists urge full nationalisation of Ireland’s banks Guardian
Matt Sorley CBO: Income inequality gap hit record high in 2006 Brad DeLong
Two Fed officials face grilling from Volcker Reuters (hat tip reader Dean)
China Expect Iron Ore Prices to Drop 40% ChinaStakes (hat tip reader Michael)
Geithner sees no new banking crisis: report Reuters
Antidote du jour:
The cover of the Funny Times’ May issue is pretty good, a fitting portrayal of at least one of the parties..
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From today’s links: “China Says U.S. Needs Adult Economic Supervision” Paul KedroskyThank you Yves. Thank you Mr. Kedrosky. There’s no satisfaction like exactly the right words.
I think that this coverage of Volcker at the conference is more interesting.
Thank you, you can always give us a smile, despite the news.
Thank you for all.