Interesting Items

Meritocracy and US Elite Higher Education

A fascinating piece by Ron Unz – “The Myth of American Meritocracy”

Regional Trade Agreements

http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21568717-regional-deals-are-only-game-town-supporters-free-trade-are-they-any

Martin Feldstein on the Indian Economy

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/india-s-reforms-to-boost-economic-growth-by-martin-feldstein

Government’s Role in the Financial Crisis

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/why-blaming-bankers-for-the-crisis-is-bad-policy-by-raghuram-rajan