The Upshot - Most Economists Think Fiscal Stimulus Works

Justin Wolfers, writing in the New York Times Upshot blog, shows that most economists believe the 2009 fiscal stimulus worked and the benefits were greater than the costs.  There are two good charts showing how overwhelming the support for stimulus is among economists.

Wall Street's View of Economic Models & Policy

Noah Smith has an article on economic models and how it affects Wall Street's view of economic policy.

Should the Fed Have a Policy Rule

Mark Thoma has an article laying out the the pros and cons of having the Fed follow a Taylor Rule.