Economics and Investing:

“The 13 Worrier” sent a link to a very interesting YouTube video of Richard Maybury and Jim Powell discussing the possibility of a double dip depression and civil unrest in the United States.

Country homes get an appetite for business

Is the US Economy Being Tanked by Mistake or Intent?

Illinois enters a state of insolvency

Items from The Economatrix:

Martin Weiss: 200 Bank Failures Expected in 2010

European Markets Lifted by Corporate Deal Hopes

IMF Chief: Global Recovery Stronger than Expected

Recession Takes Toll on University President Pay

Oil Stays Near $78 on Demand Doubts, Weaker Dollar

2010-2020 Towards a Knockout Victory by Gold Over the Dollar

Société Générale Ordered to Stop Derivatives Trade tn India

Congress Makes Job Creation Top Priority in 2010

Foreclosures Weigh on Home Appraisals

Euro Rupture as Greek Crisis Escalates