Wednesday round up: Domitrovic on euro/dollar instability; Hanke on Europe; Laffer on the weak economy.

At Forbes, Brian Domitrovic explains the dollar’s gyrations damaging impact on the euro.

From Bloomberg, Obama economist Peter Orzag notes that the mortgage crisis destroyed the same amount of wealth as the dot-com bust and wonders why its result was so much more severe. Left out of his analysis is the Great Dollar Appreciation of 2008, which was a separate, economy-killing event from the initial mortgage bust.

At Streit Talk, Steve Hanke diagnoses the Eurozone’s travails, including Greece’s sharp deflationary environment.

On The Kudlow Report, Art Laffer debates the weak economy:



The NY Sun applauds US Rep. Ron Paul’s recent TV debate with Paul Krugman as Hayek vs. Keynes.

From Paper Money Collapse, Austrian economist Detlev Schlichter advises on how to debate Krugman (h/t: TGSN).

At Fiscal Times, Liz Peek castigates Krugman for his pro-inflation bullying of Ben Bernanke.

On Econlog, David Henderson defends Romney supporter Edward Conrad’s pro-wealth views from Krugman.

In The Economist, Will Wilkinson critiques Stephen King’s call for tax increases.

From First Trust, Brian Wesbury notes the economy’s slowing but remains optimistic.

The NYT reports China’s vanishing current account surplus, but notes continued US pressure to revalue the yuan.

On NRO, Kevin Hassett explains the negative impact on growth of policy uncertainty.

From The WSJ, Dan Henninger notes the Obama Administration’s attempts to court young voters with handouts rather than growth and jobs:



At Econtalk, John Taylor discusses his new book, First Principles: Five Keys to Restoring America's Prosperity.

TGSN recounts the Free Silver Movement’s history.

Tuesday items: Kadlec on Romer's tax findings; Benko on Laffer/Moore's new book; Tamny on unfairness.

From Forbes, Charles Kadlec highlights Obama economist Christina Romer’s scholarly writing on the negative impact of tax increases.

The WSJ notes a rising threat to Europe’s borderless trade policy.

In Forbes, Ralph Benko profiles Art Laffer and Stephen Moore’s Rich States, Poor States.

At The WSJ, Paul Gigot and Dan Henninger discuss the Netherland’s proposed tax increases and declining growth:



At RCM, John Tamny explains that economic fairness makes everyone poorer.

From Alhambra Partners, Joe Calhoun remains moderately bearish on the world economy.

At Forbes, Grove City Prof. Mark Hendrickson highlights the Obama Administration’s interest in a global corporate tax (h/t: Future of Capitalism).

In Barrons, Stanford's John Taylor critiques Keynesian tax stimulus and advocates rules-based monetary policy.

At TGSN, Ralph Benko argues gold offers the best rule for monetary stability.

In The WSJ, Stephen Moore reports Republicans may not win retiring Sen. Kent Conrad’s (ND) seat.

On The Kudlow Report, Tamar Jacoby debates Arizona’s immigration policy:



In The NYT Magazine, Paul Krugman urges Fed Chairman Bernanke to increase inflation.

At The WSJ, Peter Diamond and Emmanuel Saez argue higher top tax rates will generate more federal revenue and not harm growth.

USA Today dredges up hoary misconceptions about the gold standard.