by Dirk Ehnts, Econoblog101 Bonds have done well in the crisis so far as they are deemed to be a safe haven. When bond prices are bid up the effective yield falls. A short example. A nominal $100 dollar one year bond that pays an interest rate of 5%… more »

Introduction•The past several decades have witnessed an erosion of our manufacturing base in exchange for a reliance on wealth creation via financial assets.• Fiscal balance alone will not likely produce 20 million jobs over the next decade. Government must take a leading role in job creation. •A growing number of skeptics wonder whether college is worth the time or the cost. more »

William Gross says America has made a deal with the devil and may need an exorcist. more »