Economics and Investing:

Reader Paul B. sent a link to a “must read” article on Quantitative Easing and the velocity of money, wherein economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston University asks: Is Hyperinflation Just Around the Corner?

Karl Denninger Goes Galt on His Tax Footprint: It’s Called Evolution, Gentlemen (Tickerforum Changes)

A.M.B. sent: Government shutdown: Get up to speed in 20 questions

Items from The Economatrix:

The Job Situation Looks A Little Worse

Here’s Why Unemployment Is Still At Unacceptable Levels

US Is Broke, Can’t Afford To Raise The Debt Ceiling Says Schiff