Blog Review 623

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Now here's an interesting snippet from the credit crisis. The Government cannot find anyone willing to take on the job of valuing the shares of Northern Rock.

Now that we're in the Great Moderation the definition of "a recession" doesn't really mean very much.

Ruminations on Caroliine Spelman's problems. Possibly the most intruiging point is that if there wasn't anything wrong then why did she terminate the arrangement upon advice?

The problem with PCSOs. Indeed, such a problem that perhaps we should just hire more police officers?

The Guardian and economics: never the twain shall meet. Apparently money not spent on booze ceases to exist.

More journamalism. A photo shoot about the problems of underage drinking led to the photojournalist purchasing alcohol for the young to drink....

And finally, tornados cause wealth.