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Teacher performance pay leads to higher math and language scores for students, according to a new study discussed on Marginal Revolution.

A Reason.com article reports that the Senate Finance Committee rejected Senator Jay Rockefeller's proposal to add a public option to the healthcare reform bill. via Reason.com

Marginal Revolution is an economics blog written by Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen, linking to their online education platform and more.

Reason.tv reports on a parent-led movement in Los Angeles demanding school choice after LAUSD voted to allow some of its schools to become charter schools. via Reason.com

Freakonomics sequel explores unconventional economic insights into drunk driving, the Kitty Genovese story, and more.

President Obama advocates for increased investment in education and reduced spending on veterans' affairs.

Mario Rizzo expresses alarm at Richard Posner's embrace of Keynesian economics in this blog post from ThinkMarkets.

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Tyler Cowen of Marginal Revolution asks readers "Who should I follow on Twitter?", seeking recommendations aligned with his interests. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

This blog post compares Joseph Stiglitz's and Ed Prescott's viewpoints on the 2008 financial crisis – was it fear-based tactics or fear itself that tanked the economy?

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The Mises Institute shares articles covering topics such as critiques of Keynesian economics and the Federal Reserve, discussions of freedom of association and economic calculation, and the history of Title IX. via Mises Institute

The Mises Institute, a non-profit promoting Austrian economics and individual liberty, features articles on topics like capitalism, the Federal Reserve, and fair trade. via Mises Institute

The House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent unexpected spikes in credit card interest rates and fees. via HuffPost