Ezra Klein | New Yorker | 12 March 2012 "The power of the presidency is the power to persuade." Really? History suggests not. Public aren't any more persuaded by presidential rhetoric than opposition politicians. Trouble is, US system isn't set up for partisan politics Comments Carmen Reinhart | Bloomberg | 11 March 2012 "Given that deficit reduction usually involves highly unpopular spending cuts and/or tax increases, a 'stealthier' financial-repression tax may be a more politically palatable alternative." And one that may last for many years Comments Ray Fisman | Slate | 12 March 2012 Why American health insurers don't want new customers with pre-existing conditions. Customers are usually already pretty well informed about the likely cost of their treament. Probably better informed than the insurer Comments Peter Beinart | Newsweek | 12 March 2012 Adapted excerpt from Beinart's new book, bookended with commentary on Netanyahu's visit to Washington and talks over Iran policy. Obama caved to Israel on Palestinian issue, at price of peace. Next time, with Iran, price may be war Comments Paul Carrel | Reuters | 12 March 2012 On the European Central Bank chief with a seemingly impossible task. "Mario is very reserved," says one central banker. "He takes his time and listens carefully before making a decision. But when he does, he's all in" Comments Tim McKulka | BBC | 13 March 2012 Photographer Tim McKulka spent five years travelling to every state in the united Sudan – then Africa's biggest country. This engrossing and beautiful audio slideshow records some of what he saw Comments | 
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