Neil Irwin's Must Reads - September 21, 2009

September 21, 2009

The Washington Post staff share their picks for reading around the Web.

Overcoming America's Debt Overhang: The Case for Inflation

The New America Foundation | Could a little bit of inflation be just what the doctor ordered for America's massive debt overhang? Christopher Hayes argues so in a paper presented at a New America Foundation conference.

As Riches Fade, So Does Finance's Allure

Wall Street Journal | The appeal of jobs in finance has withered along with the sector's dominance in the economy, argues Lisa Bannon.

Paul A. Volcker In Conversation with Gary H. Stern

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis | Gary Stern, outgoing president of the Minneapolis Fed, has a fascinating conversation with former Fed Chair Paul Volcker. Among other arguments, Volcker makes the case against banks having trading operations.

By Sarah Halzack | September 21, 2009; 10:11 AM ET
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