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.

Tuesday items: Domitrovic on JFK's early missteps; Kudlow praises the frontrunners' dollar stance; Reynolds rebuts Buffett.

From Forbes, Brian Domitrovic explains that the President’s jobs proposal repeats JFK’s early mistakes.

At Cato, Alan Reynolds explains the President’s plan would mean a $447 billion in tax increases. Also from Cato, Reynolds analyzes the flaw in the President’s home refinancing plan.

At NRO, Larry Kudlow notes the GOP front runners support for a stable dollar.

On The Kudlow Report, David Goldman discusses a possible Greek default:



From IBD, Alan Reynolds rebuts Warren Buffett’s call for higher taxes.

In The Washington Times, Richard Rahn notes regulations that damage the economy.

David Goldman has launched a financial analysis company.

From Alhambra Partners, John L. Chapman notes that New Keynesian Romney advisor Greg Mankiw tellingly omits the dollar from his analysis of weak US fixed investment.

In The Financial Post (Canada), Steve Hanke analyzes the damage done by Basel III’s increased bank capital-asset requirements.

At TGSN, Daniel M. Ryan explains the danger of fiat money (more here).

On Kudlow, James Pethokoukis discusses Rick Perry’s debate performance and Social Security position:

 

At Forbes, Ken Rapoza quotes Bretton Woods Research’s Vlad Signorelli defending the euro.

On NRO, Josh Hendrickson of University of Mississippi argues the Fed should target nominal growth.

From Bloomberg, NRO’s Ramesh Ponnuru criticizes Rick Perry for bashing Social Security.