Asking Alex Berezow: Why has science become so political? Read more: Asking Alex Berezow: Why has science become so political?

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/conscience-realist/2012/sep/24/alex-berezow-politics-modern-science/ Due 3 December 2012. What do you think? Remember to keep an economics perspective.....

Greece and the EU: Battle for the (third) bailout

http://www.economist.com/blogs/charlemagne/2012/11/greece-and-eu Due 19 November 2012. What problems in Greece have led to a bailout by the EU? Why is the EU's anger increasing? What solutions do you propose?

The Devil They Know

http://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2012/11/asia-and-obama-victory Due 19 November 2012. Why is Asia glad that Obama won reelection? Why did Pakistan want a Romney victory?

Krugman Tells Obama: Don't Make A Deal

http://www.businessinsider.com/krugman-on-the-fiscal-cliff-2012-11. Due 13 November 2012. What will happen if we "fall off" the fiscal cliff?? Why does Krugman take the position that a "deal" is bad for America? How do you think this situation should be handled? (Use economic knowledge in your answers)

U.S. fiscal cliff risks dragging global economy into darkness

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/07/business/opinion-dadush-obama-economy/ Due 13 November 2012. What is the fiscal cliff? What issues to be eliminated (if we default) are of greatest concern to you? (be sure to do the second article for this week as well)

Economy That Boosted Obama Looks Nothing Like 2008’s

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-11-06/obama-re-elected-with-economy-nothing-like-2008-s Due 13 November 2012. According to the article, what are the differences between the economy of 2008 and 2012? How are forecasters (such as the Fed) viewing the future economy in the US?

Florida, The Richest Prize of All

http://www.economist.com/node/21562969 .....Due 5 Nov 2012. What makes Florida such a "rich prize" in the electoral college? What specific demographics in Florida are changing the way Floridians vote?