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Surowieki asserts that, historically, companies that invest in advertising during a depression pull ahead — way ahead — of their competitors.

“A new theory about early human adaptation suggests that use of ‘free’ self-organized play for children, teens and even among adults is a key element in the development of cooperative social skills.”

Our fifty states matter a lot less than our 100 largest metro areas, posits this intriguing article in Democracy.

Infographic: One trillion dollars can pay for all the goods and services produced in Australia in one year.

Infographic: One trillion dollars can fund the military of every NATO country combined.

Infographic: One trillion dollars can pay the rent for every renter in the U.S. for 3 years, or the mortgages of every homeowner for 14 months.

“We’re not witnessing a dramatic decline in societal wealth, but a generational shift in wealth.”

I liked Friedman’s column this morning because it made me feel good to be an American.

Interesting article about how America’s tax rate simply isn’t high enough to pay for the military and services Americans want. But raising it needn’t harm growth.

Article explains how the stimulus package works–really works.