Economics and Investing:

K.A.F. sent a link to some fascinating maps: America’s Wealth Is Staggeringly Concentrated in the Northeast Corridor. (But take a look at the Bakken region of eastern North Dakota.)

Reader Tim R. suggested this article: Gun Stocks Soar, Gun Control ‘Dead as an Issue’

Pierre M. sent: North America to Drown in Oil as Mexico Ends Monopoly

Items from The Economatrix:

Proposal On Capitol Hill Would Nearly Double Federal Gas Tax

The Economy: What’s Ahead In 2014

Improving Economy: Is It For Real?