Links 21 March 2013

Global Macro/Markets:

• Banking on banks is a risky investment strategy – The Australian
• Rich nations should let inflation rise -World Bank economist – Reuters

North America:

• US unemployment hits a four year low – Roger Montgomery
• 6 Immigration Reform Ideas That Would Actually Work – Forbes
• Medicare Cost Slowdown Could Close U.S. Budget Gap – Bloomberg
• Oil Sands Show Obama’s Policy-Making at Its Worst – oilprice.com
• Survey: Americans still doubtful about stock market, economy – CNNMoney

Europe:

• A Cypriot game of chicken – FT Alphaville
• Cyprus No to Bailout Deal Is a Danger to the Euro Zone – Der Spiegel
• UK Budget 2013: The 13 charts you need to know – The Economist
• Cameron Evokes Black Wednesday as Pound Weakens 7%: U.K. Credit – Bloomberg
• The UK is in dire need of a meaningful plan for growth  – lse.ac.uk
• UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis? – The Guardian. Another victim of urban consolidation policies?

Asia:

• South Korea flirts again with Tobin tax – Financial Times
• The Reserve Bank of India has eased rates for the second time this year. Will strong growth return? – The Diplomat
• China reforms: and the beat goes on – Financial Times

Local:

• Australia projects fall in iron ore price – Financial Times
• Phil and Amity win the Block – Property Observer. The lighthouse guided her.
• Queensland hammers down on construction unions – Business Spectator
• Australia eyes simpler rules to feed retail bond growth – Reuters

Other:

• How Globalization Went Pop and What It Means for Workers – The Atlantic