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Tyler Cowen provides assorted links, likely with brief descriptions, related to economics and web/tech.

A study found that college football games are linked to a rise in local crime, including assaults, vandalism, and DUIs. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Upgrading fuel efficiency from 15 mpg to 18 mpg saves more fuel than going from 50 mpg to 100 mpg, a counterintuitive fact highlighted by Matt Yglesias and discussed by Tyler Cowen.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

A Reddit thread discusses an article about the IRS paying a contractor $188,000 for one clerical worker over 11 months. via [salon.com]

Radley Balko, writing for *Reason*, recaps absurd law enforcement and legislative overreaches in 2007 and predicts that we'll see more in 2008. via Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets

The US Federal Trade Commission has approved Google's $3.1 billion acquisition of online advertising company Doubleclick, but the EU Commission is still reviewing the deal. via BBC NEWS

David Corn, Washington bureau chief of *Mother Jones*, discusses his findings from his investigation into Mike Huckabee's time as a Baptist pastor and author.

Tyler Cowen disagrees with Ron Paul's support for a commodity-based system, arguing that it leads to an unstable money supply during economic downturns. via Marginal REVOLUTION

John McCain admitted that economics is not his strong suit and he relies on advisors for economic policy.

via Economist's View.

A new GAO report warns of the US government's unsustainable deficits and a $53 trillion fiscal gap, raising concerns about the nation's financial future.

via Reason.com

The World Bank says China's economy is smaller than previously thought, shrinking its estimated size by 40%.

via The source of this content is BBC News.

Driven by droughts and export bans, wheat prices have surged past $10 a bushel for the first time, raising concerns about global food inflation and sparking protests in some regions. via BBC NEWS