Robots and Robber Barons

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/10/opinion/krugman-robots-and-robber-barons.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1& Due 17 Dec 2012. What argument is Krugman making when he speaks of the old "capital vs. labor" argument? What does he says about the wage gap of college students? And what about the robber barons??? Are they back??

Michigan GOP approves right to work amid union protests

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-michigan-right-to-work-20121207,0,6331751.story. Due 10 Dec 2012....(3rd article). What are the pros and cons of "right to work"? Which do you believe is the better policy?

Unemployment rate falls to 7.7% as job growth weathers Hurricane Sandy

http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-economy-jobs-20121206,0,4378298.story. Due 10 Dec 2012...(2nd article). What does the author cite as reasons for the low unemployment rate? Is this good or bad??

Fiscal cliff offers hint at billions more in defense cuts on top of 10-year, $500B reduction

http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/182135801.html?refer=y Due 10 Dec 2012. Which parts of these proposals do you favor? Why?